Spicy Chicken Salad Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 35 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 20 minutes
🍽 Servings: Not specified
Description:
This Spicy Chicken Salad is a beloved favorite of my fiance’s, and it’s become a regular in our lunch or snack rotation. We often prepare it ahead of time, allowing it to chill in the refrigerator until it’s perfectly chilled, ready to be enjoyed. Packed with flavors and textures, it’s an excellent dish for potlucks or casual gatherings, and its spicy kick adds an exciting twist to your meal.
Ingredients:
- 1 chicken breast
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 4 green onions
- 1 1/2 cups bean sprouts
- 2 1/2 tablespoons vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Noodles (amount not specified, to personal preference)
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 816.4
- Fat: 33.2g
- Saturated Fat: 7.3g
- Cholesterol: 142.2mg
- Sodium: 1559.9mg
- Carbohydrates: 90g
- Fiber: 6.3g
- Sugar: 5.9g
- Protein: 42.1g
Recipe Instructions:
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Cook Noodles: Begin by cooking the noodles al dente in a pot of boiling water. Once cooked, drain and rinse them in cold water to stop the cooking process and prevent them from sticking together.
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Prepare Sauce: In a blender or food processor, combine the peanut butter, warm water, soy sauce, vinegar, olive oil, and sesame oil. Blend until you achieve a smooth and creamy consistency. Adjust the seasoning to taste, adding more soy sauce for saltiness or vinegar for acidity if desired.
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Prepare Ingredients: Slice the green onions thinly, and wash the bean sprouts thoroughly. Cook the chicken breast in a pan over medium heat until it’s fully cooked and no longer pink in the center. Once cooked, shred or chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
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Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, toss together the cooked noodles, bean sprouts, green onions, and cooked chicken. Ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the salad.
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Add Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the noodle mixture, ensuring it coats all the ingredients thoroughly. Use tongs or a large spoon to toss the salad until everything is well coated in the flavorful sauce.
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Chill and Serve: Once the salad is fully dressed, cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and the salad to cool down.
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Garnish and Serve: Before serving, garnish the Spicy Chicken Salad with additional sliced green onions for a pop of color and freshness. Serve chilled and enjoy!
This Spicy Chicken Salad is a delightful combination of flavors and textures, with the creamy peanut sauce adding richness and depth to every bite. Whether enjoyed as a quick lunch or a satisfying snack, it’s sure to become a favorite in your household too!
