Best 10 Asian Crunchy Peanut Chicken Salad Recipes

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"Asian Crunchy Peanut Chicken Salad" is a flavorful and nutritious meal that combines the fresh taste of vegetables, the crunchiness of chicken and peanuts, and the spicy yet creamy peanut dressing. This dish is an excellent choice for a light lunch or dinner, and it's also a great way to get your daily dose of protein, healthy fats, and vitamins. The ingredients used in this salad are easily accessible and inexpensive, making it an economical meal option as well. The preparation process is relatively quick and simple, requiring only some basic kitchen tools and utensils. So if you're looking for a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make salad recipe, look no further!

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD WITH ASIAN PEANUT SALAD DRESSING



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A crunchy Chinese chicken salad tossed with a lip smackingly delicious peanut dressing, this is the sort of salad that's a truly satisfying meal in itself!

Provided by Nagi | RecipeTin Eats

Categories     Meal     Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 1/2 tbsp peanut butter
2 tsp toasted sesame oil
1 tbsp canola oil ((or vegetable, grapeseed or peanut oil))
2 tsp soy sauce
2 tsp+ Sriracha
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp + 2 tsp rice wine vinegar
1 - 1 1/2 tbsp water ((or lime juice))
1 garlic clove (, minced)
1/2 tsp ginger (, freshly grated)
1 1/2 cups Chinese cabbage / Napa cabbage (, shredded)
1 cup red cabbage (, shredded)
1 1/2 cups carrots (, julienned (I used Just Veg pre shredded carrots) (Note 1))
1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 1/2 cups bean sprouts
1 shallot / green onion / scallion (, finely sliced on the diagonal)
1/4 cup peanuts (, roughly chopped)
1/4+ cups crunchy fried noodles ((I use Changs))

Steps:

  • Mix Dressing in a jug or small bowl. Use water to adjust consistency (it should be pretty thick and gloopy), Sriracha for spiciness and saltiness with salt (not more soy sauce).
  • Place all Salad ingredients in a bowl, reserving some noodles, peanuts and shallots for topping. Drizzled with Dressing and toss. Garnish with remaining noodles, peanuts and shallots and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 457 g, Calories 490 kcal, Carbohydrate 31.8 g, Protein 38.6 g, Fat 25.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Cholesterol 67 mg, Sodium 587 mg, Fiber 4.8 g, Sugar 16.4 g

ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD WITH PEANUT DRESSING



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Kosher salt
1 cup frozen shelled edamame
2 oranges
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon Sriracha
Freshly ground pepper
1/2 large head iceberg lettuce, chopped
2 cups watercress, trimmed
1 cup crunchy chow mein noodles
2 1/2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (about 12 ounces)
1 cup shredded carrots (about 2 carrots)

Steps:

  • Bring a small saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the edamame and cook until tender and bright green, about 3 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water; set aside.
  • Cut the top and bottom off each orange, then cut off the peel and white pith. Holding an orange over a small bowl to catch the juice, cut along the membranes to remove the orange segments, letting them fall into the bowl. Squeeze any juice from the membranes into the bowl. Repeat with the other orange.
  • Whisk the peanut butter, 1/4 cup water, 2 tablespoons of the orange juice, the soy sauce, vinegar, Sriracha and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Toss the lettuce, watercress and half of the chow mein noodles in a large bowl. Divide among plates and drizzle with half the dressing. Top with the chicken, edamame, carrots, orange segments and remaining noodles. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with the remaining dressing.

ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD WITH PEANUTS



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Want a main course salad without fussy steps? Stir-fry sauce doubles as dressing in this Asian-inspired cabbage, spinach, and chicken combo.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb uncooked chicken breast strips for stir-frying
3/4 cup Oriental dressing and marinade
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
3 cups thinly sliced Chinese (napa) cabbage
3 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
1/4 cup sliced green onions (4 medium)
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped dry-roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix chicken and 1/4 cup of the dressing; toss to coat. Let stand at room temperature 10 minutes to marinate.
  • In 8-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Remove chicken from marinade with slotted spoon and add to skillet; discard remaining marinade. Cook and stir chicken 4 to 6 minutes or until browned and no longer pink in center. Remove from heat. Add remaining 1/2 cup dressing; stir to mix.
  • Divide cabbage and spinach among 4 serving plates. Top with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with onions and peanuts. If desired, serve with additional dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 600 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

CRUNCHY ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD



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I love their crunchy, citrusy salad so much that once I made my husband drive an hour to the nearest Applebee's restaurant just so I could eat it! It was time to come up with my own version. I'm completely happy with the results-and my husband is, too! Find more of my recipes at my blog, mandysrecipeboxblog.com. -Mandy Bird, Holbrook, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 frozen breaded chicken tenders (about 8 ounces)
1/3 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
1 package (10 ounces) hearts of romaine salad mix
1 package (14 ounces) coleslaw mix
1/4 cup crispy chow mein noodles
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Cook chicken tenders according to package directions. Meanwhile, whisk together mayonnaise, honey, vinegar, mustard and sesame oil., To serve, place romaine and coleslaw mixes in a large bowl; toss with dressing. Divide among four plates. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces; place over salads. Sprinkle with noodles and almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419 calories, Fat 25g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 602mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

ASIAN CRUNCHY PEANUT CHICKEN SALAD



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Make and share this Asian Crunchy Peanut Chicken Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by 2Bleu

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/3 cup orange juice
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 -1 1/2 cup salted peanuts, finely chopped (use a mini chopper or processor if available)
1/4 cup oil (vegetable, peanut, or olive)
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or cider vinegar)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
1 (14 ounce) bag coleslaw mix
8 Chinese pea pods, strings removed and cut in half diagonally
2 green onions, chopped
1 apple, julienned (using a mandolin works great) (optional)
2 tablespoons oil (vegetable or olive)
1 (3 ounce) package ramen noodles, crumbled (discard seasoning packet)

Steps:

  • PEANUT CHICKEN: Preheat oven to 425°F Grease a 9x13 pan and set aside. In a medium bowl, gradually stir orange juice into peanut butter and ginger.
  • Dip chicken into peanut butter mixture, then coat with peanuts and place in pan. Bake uncovered 15 minutes. Turn chicken over, and bake an additional 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. (After turning the chicken, start making the rest of the recipe so it's all done at the same time).
  • SALAD DRESSING: Mix all ingredients in a small bowl (enough to dissolve sugar). Set aside.
  • SALAD: Mix all ingredients in a large bowl and set aside.
  • FRIED RAMEN: Heat oil in a wide frying pan over medium-high heat. Add crumbled noodles to hot oil and cook, stirring until browned (3 to 4 minutes). Lift out mixture from frying pan; drain. Place into a decorative serving bowl.
  • ASSEMBLY: Remove chicken from oven, let sit for a few minutes. Meanwhile, add dressing to salad and toss to coat.
  • Place salad onto individual serving plates. Cut chicken into strips on the bias. Serve atop the salad. Serve with fried ramen.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 644.1, Fat 42.1, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 778.4, Carbohydrate 29.7, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 10.5, Protein 41.8

CRUNCHY ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 pound roasted, ready-to-eat chicken pieces
1 cup drained, sliced water chestnuts
4 scallions, sliced (1/2 cup)
3 tablespoons no-sugar-added oil (olive or canola) and vinegar dressing
2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
4 cups washed, ready-to-eat mesclun

Steps:

  • Roasted or rotisserie chicken takes on a new dimension in the quick salad. Adding ginger and soy sauce to a bottled oil and vinegar dressing gives it an Asian flavor. A mixture of baby or very young greens is called mesclun or sometimes field greens.
  • Place chicken pieces, water chestnuts and scallions in a large bowl. Mix dressing, soy sauce, and ginger together and pour over the chicken. Toss well. Divide mesclun between 2 plates and spoon chicken salad on top.

CRISPY ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD



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Asian flavor, crunchy almonds and crispy breaded chicken make this hearty salad something special. -Beth Dauenhauer, Pueblo, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
4 teaspoons sesame seeds
2 teaspoons canola oil
4 cups spring mix salad greens
1 small green pepper, julienned
1 small sweet red pepper, julienned
1 medium carrot, julienned
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons thinly sliced onion
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
1/4 cup reduced-fat sesame ginger salad dressing

Steps:

  • Flatten chicken breasts to 1/2-in. thickness. Combine hoisin sauce and sesame oil; brush over chicken. In a shallow bowl, combine panko and sesame seeds; dip chicken in mixture., In a large nonstick, cook chicken in oil until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes on each side., Meanwhile, divide salad greens between 2 plates. Top with peppers, carrot, mushrooms and onion. Slice chicken; place on top. Sprinkle with almonds and drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 calories, Fat 17g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 620mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD WITH ROASTED PEANUTS



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Categories     Salad     Chicken     Ginger     Leafy Green     No-Cook     Mango     Peanut     Bell Pepper     Spring     Cilantro     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup bottled Asian-style dressing
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
1 6-ounce package baby spinach leaves
2 cups mixed sliced red, yellow and green bell peppers
1 2- to 2 1/2-pound rotisserie chicken, meat torn into bite-size pieces (about 4 cups)
1/2 cup honey-roasted peanuts
1 mango, peeled, pitted, sliced

Steps:

  • Mix dressing, cilantro, and ginger in small bowl. Toss spinach, peppers, chicken, and nuts in large bowl with enough dressing mixture to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide salad among 4 plates. Top with mango and serve.

CRUNCHY CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD



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There is plenty of crunch in this salad from the Napa cabbage, toasted almonds, and dried ramen noodles. If you want a little more zing, sprinkle some crushed red chile peppers. Also try substituting peanuts for the almonds.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 head napa cabbage, shredded or thinly sliced
4 green onions, thinly siced
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
1/4 cup cilantro leaf
3 tablespoons toasted almonds, sliced
2 (3 ounce) packages uncooked oriental-flavor instant ramen noodles (save 1 seasoning mix packet for dressing) or 2 (3 ounce) packages chicken-flavored ramen noodles, crushed (save 1 seasoning mix packet for dressing)
2 cups chicken breasts, cooked and shredded or cubed
4 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup sesame oil (or 1/4 cup sesame oil and 1/4 cup cooking oil for milder flavor)
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
6 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon fresh gingerroot, minced (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine salad ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Mix all dressing ingredients and 1 Ramen noodle seasoning packet and pour over salad.
  • Mix well.
  • Refrigerate overnight or several hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 549.5, Fat 39.7, SaturatedFat 7.7, Sodium 890.2, Carbohydrate 44, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 13.9, Protein 7

CRUNCHY ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD



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Provided by Tracey Seaman

Categories     Salad     Chicken     Fruit     No-Cook     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Back to School     Lunch     Apple     Peanut     Celery     Carrot     Healthy     Soy Sauce     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 3 servings (3 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Salad:
1 1/2 cups finely diced cooked chicken meat (6 ounces, about 1 1/2 breast halves)
6 canned peeled water chestnuts, rinsed and chopped
1 carrot, peeled and shredded
1 small celery rib, finely diced
1/2 cup diced apple, such as Gala or Golden Delicious (about 1/2 apple)
Sauce:
1 tablespoon natural peanut butter or sesame tahini
1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar
3/4 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives (optional)
1/4 cup roasted soy nuts or coarsely chopped unsalted peanuts
1 teaspoon hot sesame oil (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine the chicken, water chestnuts, carrot, celery and apple in a bowl and stir to mix.
  • Whisk together the peanut butter, vinegar and soy sauce until smooth. Whisk in the mayonnaise and chives, if using, spoon the dressing over the salad, and mix well. Sprinkle with soy nuts just before serving.

Tips:

  • For a crispier salad, use a combination of romaine lettuce and shredded cabbage.
  • If you don't have time to make the peanut dressing, you can use a store-bought Asian dressing.
  • For a vegetarian version of this salad, omit the chicken and add extra tofu or tempeh.
  • If you'd like a sweeter salad, add a few tablespoons of honey or maple syrup to the dressing.
  • This salad is also great as a wrap or sandwich filling.

Conclusion:

This Asian Crunchy Peanut Chicken Salad is a healthy and delicious meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. It's packed with flavor, thanks to the creamy peanut dressing and crunchy vegetables. And it's easy to make, so you can have it on the table in no time.

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