Best 6 Asian Chicken Salad With Peanuts Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with our delectable Asian Chicken Salad with Peanuts, a vibrant fusion of flavors and textures that will transport you to the bustling streets of Southeast Asia. This culinary masterpiece features succulent chicken, crisp vegetables, and a symphony of herbs and spices, all tossed in a tantalizing peanut dressing.

Elevate your palate with our comprehensive guide, offering two distinct variations of this beloved dish. For those who prefer a traditional touch, our classic Asian Chicken Salad recipe bursts with authentic flavors, while our Thai-Inspired Asian Chicken Salad adds a spicy kick with the addition of fiery chili peppers and tangy lime juice.

Both recipes are brimming with fresh ingredients, ensuring a delightful crunch in every bite. Whether you're hosting a vibrant potluck or seeking a light yet satisfying lunch, our Asian Chicken Salad with Peanuts is guaranteed to impress. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary journey that promises an explosion of flavors.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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

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.

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.

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, GARLIC, AND ORANGE DRESSING



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Cabbage, orange segments, dry ramen noodles, peanuts, and chicken are tossed in a sweet and salty, tart and tangy dressing. This recipe is an improvement of one of my mother's favorites; your family is sure to love it too!

Provided by Waylando

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 large bowl, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 head green cabbage, finely chopped
1 head red cabbage, finely chopped
3 tablespoons kosher salt
2 navel oranges, peeled and cut into wedges (supremes)
3 ounces Top Ramen noodles, crumbled
3/4 lb cooked chicken, cooled and diced (about 2 whole breasts)
5 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons canola oil or 2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 cup dry-roasted unsalted peanuts
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons mustard
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon garlic and red chile paste (I like Huy Fong brand, you could also use Sriracha)
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup toasted sesame oil
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In the basket of a salad spinner, toss the cabbage with the 3 tablespoons of salt. Let sit for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. The idea is to draw out some of the water inside the cabbage and make it less crunchy, but not to let it get too salty. Once the cabbage has given up a about a quarter cup of water and looks wet, it's time to rinse (Step 7).
  • Meanwhile, heat the canola oil in a medium saucepan. Once the oil starts to shimmer, add the peanuts. Cook over medium heat until the peanuts begin to toast and turn brown. Take the pan off the heat and fish out the peanuts, saving them to put in the salad later.
  • Return the oil to the heat and add the garlic. Saute for 1 - 2 minutes, or until fragrant (but not burned - if the garlic and ginger start to turn brown, add some water to the pan - when it cooks off, the garlic and ginger will be cooked through). Add the mustard, peanut butter, and garlic chili paste. Whisk to combine.
  • Add the soy sauce and brown sugar while whisking over medium heat. Keep whisking until the sugar is fully dissolved (just a minute or two) then add the orange juice. Remove from heat.
  • Add the vinegar, Sesame oil, and pepper to taste (you probably won't need to add any extra salt).
  • Pour the dressing into a measuring cup or bowl, cover, and cool in the fridge until ready to add to the salad.
  • Rinse the cabbage in several changes of cold water, or until it does not taste overly salty. Dry in the salad spinner and pour into mixing bowl.
  • Sprinkle the crumbled ramen noodles, green onions, chicken, and orange segments on top of the cabbage. Pour half of the dressing over the top, toss to combine.
  • Allow diners to drizzle the remaining dressing over their own salads to taste. Bon Appetit!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 617.6, Fat 35.4, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 42.6, Sodium 4352.8, Carbohydrate 53.9, Fiber 10.4, Sugar 27.5, Protein 28.9

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.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Slice the chicken thinly so that it cooks evenly.
  • Toast the peanuts to enhance their flavor.
  • Use a light-tasting oil, such as vegetable or canola oil, for frying the chicken.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan when frying the chicken, or it will not cook evenly.
  • Drain the chicken on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  • Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl and toss to coat.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Asian chicken salad with peanuts is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is easy to make. This salad is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The next time you have some leftover chicken, try making this Asian chicken salad. You won't be disappointed!

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