Best 7 Asian Chicken Salad With Peanut Dressing Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant streets of Asia with our tantalizing Asian Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing. This delectable dish bursts with an explosion of flavors that will transport your taste buds to a world of culinary wonders. Indulge in the tender and succulent chicken, perfectly seared to retain its juicy goodness, nestled amidst a symphony of crisp vegetables. The secret lies in the irresistible peanut dressing, a harmonious blend of creamy peanut butter, tangy lime, and a hint of garlic and ginger, adding a layer of savory delight to every bite. This comprehensive guide will walk you through each step of crafting this flavorful salad, including variations such as a refreshing Cucumber Salad with Miso Dressing, a savory Edamame Salad with Spicy Mayo, and a wholesome Quinoa Salad with Asian Vinaigrette. Get ready to tantalize your palate with these authentic Asian salad recipes, sure to become favorites in your culinary repertoire.

Here are our top 7 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

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD WITH RED CHILE PEANUT DRESSING



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
2 teaspoons chipotle pepper puree
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1/2 cup canola oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 head Napa cabbage, shredded
1/2 head romaine lettuce, shredded
2 carrots, shredded
1/4 pound snow peas, julienned
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1/2 cup chopped roasted peanuts
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
Chili oil, optional
Grilled lime halves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Whisk together the vinegar, peanut butter, ginger, chipotle pepper puree, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and canola oil in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Combine cabbage, lettuce, carrots, snow peas, cilantro, and green onion in a large bowl. Add the dressing and toss to combine.
  • Transfer to a serving platter and top with the shredded chicken, chopped peanuts, and mint. Drizzle with chili oil, if desired. Garnish with grilled lime halves.

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD WITH PEANUT SESAME DRESSING



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This recipe is one I bring often to potlucks and get-togethers. I always return home with an empty dish.-Iko Amino, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

DRESSING:
1/4 cup peanut oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon monosodium glutamate, optional
1/2 teaspoon pepper
SALAD:
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 small head iceberg lettuce, chopped
8 ounces wonton skins, sliced into strips and deep-fried or 2 cups chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • Combine dressing ingredients and set aside. Slice chicken into long thin strips. Just before serving, toss together chicken, onions, lettuce and dressing. Top with fried wontons or chow mein noodles and gently toss again. Recipe may be doubled.

Nutrition Facts :

CHICKEN NOODLE SALAD WITH PEANUT-GINGER DRESSING



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This is an easy salad for hot summer nights, and actually it's great year-round. You can substitute cooked roast beef slices or shrimp for the chicken.

Provided by Sherbg

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

⅓ cup smooth peanut butter
¼ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon Asian garlic-chili sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger root
⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons low-sodium chicken broth
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (16 ounce) package uncooked linguine pasta
3 ½ cups cooked chicken, cut into strips
1 cup julienne-sliced carrot
6 green onions, chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
½ cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
½ cup chopped roasted peanuts, for garnish

Steps:

  • To make the dressing, place the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili-garlic sauce, brown sugar, ginger, red pepper flakes, and 3 tablespoons of chicken broth together in a blender or bowl of a food processor. Blend until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Thin the dressing to your taste by adding more chicken broth or water.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and place pasta into a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the chicken, carrots, green onions, red pepper, celery, and cilantro to the bowl with the linguine. Pour the dressing over the noodle-chicken mixture and toss until mixture is evenly coated. Divide the salad among eight serving plates, and sprinkle peanuts over each serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460.9 calories, Carbohydrate 51.6 g, Cholesterol 46.1 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 30.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 745.4 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD WITH PEANUT-SOY DRESSING



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Betty Crocker's Heart Healthy Cookbook shares a recipe! Add something hearty to your family's Asian cuisine night! Serve chicken salad drizzled with peanut say dressing - a dish that's ready in just 15 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/2 teaspoon grated gingerroot
6 cups coleslaw mix (from 16-ounce bag)
3 cups washed fresh spinach leaves (from 10-ounce bag)
3 cups cut-up cooked chicken
1 medium bell pepper, cut into bite-size strips
1 can (8 ounces) bamboo shoots, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • In small bowl, beat all dressing ingredients with whisk until blended.
  • Toss salad ingredients in large bowl; drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 360 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD WITH PEANUT BUTTER DRESSING



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I have lived in Michigan now for 13 years and not one Chinese Restaurant has Chinese Chicken Salad like they do back home in San Fran, Cali.... :(. So, this is as close as I can come to the real thing... I am not sure where I found this recipe.

Provided by Kimschmee

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons peanut oil
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 lime, juice of
1 1/4 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 garlic clove
1 tablespoon chunk fresh ginger or 1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon chili powder
4 small grilled skinless chicken breasts or 4 small baked boneless skinless chicken breasts
8 cups mixed lettuce greens
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • To make dressing: In a blender or food processor, puree the oils, peanut butter, vinegar, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and chili powder.
  • To make the salad: Cut up chicken into small bite size pieces. Mix the ingredients. Just before serving, toss the salad with the dressing.
  • I use Mongolian Fire Oil and Hot Chili Sesame Oil over the top with chopped peanuts. Yummmmmmyyyyy!
  • Nutrition per serving: 348 calories; 37 g protein; 15 g carbohydrates; 16 g fat (3 g saturated; 7 g monounsaturated); 83 mg cholesterol; 4 g fiber; 628 mg sodium.

ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD WITH PEANUT DRESSING



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I cut this out of our local newspaper sometime in the 80s. The recipe intro stated this salad was a regular menu item at the restaurant in Neiman Marcus department store. Slightly altered recipe.

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
1 cup cooked chicken, diced
1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced
1/2 cup carrot, peeled and grated
1 cup red cabbage, coarsely shredded
1 cup enoki mushrooms, chopped coarsely
1 cup snow peas
2 tablespoons peanut butter
2 tablespoons hot water
2 tablespoons shoyu
1 tablespoon white vinegar, plus
1 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar
1/2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1/2 tablespoon regular sesame oil
1 tablespoon dry white wine
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
3 tablespoons green onions, sliced
salt, to tate
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Divide the salad ingredients onto 4 salad plates.
  • Blend the peanut butter with the hot water until smooth.
  • Slowly add the other ingredients; blending well.
  • If salad dressing is too thick, thin with a little bit of hot water, about 1 tablespoon at a time; to desired consistency.
  • Serve the salad dressing on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.7, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 26.2, Sodium 553.4, Carbohydrate 14.9, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 7, Protein 14.7

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your salad.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the ingredients to your liking. If you don't like a particular vegetable, leave it out. Or, if you want to add more protein, add some grilled chicken or shrimp.
  • Make sure to chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will help the flavors to meld together and will make the salad more refreshing.
  • Serve the salad with a variety of toppings. This could include things like chopped peanuts, crispy wontons, or a drizzle of Sriracha sauce.

Conclusion:

Asian chicken salad with peanut dressing is a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. With its vibrant flavors and textures, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a tasty and nutritious meal, give this Asian chicken salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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