Kickin’ Asian Chicken Salad Recipe 🥗
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Description:
This Kickin’ Asian Chicken Salad recipe is a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. With a homemade dressing that’s both tangy and sweet, paired with tender chicken and an array of colorful vegetables, this salad is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend lunch. Plus, it’s beginner-friendly and ready in under an hour!
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons honey 🍯
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 🍷
- 1 shallot, peeled and minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt 🧂
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 🌶️
- 1/4 cup firm tofu, drained and cubed
- 1 beet, with root and 1 inch of stem attached
- 1 sweet potato 🍠
- 3/4 cup shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
- Mixed greens, for serving
Instructions:
| Step | Details |
|---|---|
| 1 | Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). |
| 2 | Prepare the Dressing: In a blender, combine honey, red wine vinegar, minced shallot, salt, pepper, and cubed tofu. Blend until smooth and creamy. Set aside. |
| 3 | Prepare the Vegetables: Scrub the beet with a brush, leaving the root and 1 inch of stem intact. Place the beet and sweet potato in a shallow baking dish. |
| 4 | Roast the Vegetables: Bake the beet and sweet potato in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork. |
| 5 | Add Mushrooms: After 45 minutes, add the thinly sliced shiitake mushrooms to the baking dish with the beet and sweet potato. Bake for an additional 15 minutes. |
| 6 | Cool and Prepare: Once the vegetables are cooked, allow them to cool until they are safe to handle. Peel the beet and sweet potato, then cut them into 1/2-inch cubes. |
| 7 | Slice Chicken: Meanwhile, thinly slice the boneless, skinless chicken breast. |
| 8 | Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the cubed beet and sweet potato, sliced mushrooms, mixed greens, and sliced chicken. |
| 9 | Toss with Dressing: Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss gently until everything is well coated in the dressing. |
| 10 | Serve: Transfer the Kickin’ Asian Chicken Salad to serving plates and enjoy immediately. |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 253.2
- Fat: 3.3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Cholesterol: 54.5mg
- Sodium: 358.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 34.9g
- Fiber: 4.4g
- Sugar: 19g
- Protein: 21.5g
Tips:
- For added crunch, sprinkle some toasted sesame seeds or chopped nuts over the salad before serving.
- Feel free to customize the vegetables based on what you have on hand or your personal preferences. Julienned carrots, sliced bell peppers, or edamame would all be tasty additions.
- If you’re short on time, you can use pre-cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken instead of cooking it from scratch.
This Kickin’ Asian Chicken Salad is a fantastic option for a healthy and satisfying meal that’s bursting with flavor. Whether you’re a beginner cook or a seasoned chef, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household. Enjoy! 🥗✨
