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Quick and Easy Spicy Asian Chicken Salad

A refreshing and spicy Asian Chicken Salad with vibrant flavors and a zesty kick, ready in just 30 minutes!
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Ingredients
  

  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Large skillet or grill pan
  • Tongs
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Ingredients:
  • Chicken:
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha or chili garlic sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Salad:
  • 4 cups mixed greens e.g., lettuce, spinach, arugula
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1 cup julienned carrots
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 cucumber thinly sliced
  • 3 green onions chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds or peanuts optional
  • Dressing:
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha or chili garlic sauce
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • Juice of 1 lime

Instructions
 

  • Chicken:
  • Marinate Chicken: In a small mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, Sriracha, and minced garlic. Add salt and pepper to taste. Place the chicken breasts in the marinade and let sit for at least 10 minutes.
  • Cook Chicken: Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken breasts for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked. Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes before slicing into thin strips.
  • Salad:
  • Prepare Vegetables: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed greens, shredded red cabbage, julienned carrots, red bell pepper, cucumber, green onions, and cilantro.
  • Make Dressing: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, Sriracha, grated ginger, minced garlic, and lime juice until well combined.
  • Assemble Salad: Add the sliced chicken to the bowl with the vegetables. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  • Serve: Sprinkle sliced almonds or peanuts on top if desired. Serve immediately.