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Bang Bang Chicken Salad (Spicy, Crunchy & Easy!)

This bang bang chicken salad is the spicy, crunchy, flavor-packed lunch or dinner you didn’t know you needed. With a creamy chili oil dressing and loads of crisp veggies, it’s better than takeout—and somehow, the leftovers taste even better the next day.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 454kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 cups shredded chicken
  • 4 cups Napa cabbage shredded
  • 1 cup carrots julienned
  • 1 cup mung bean sprouts
  • 1/2 cup sliced cucumbers
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 1/3 cup roasted peanuts
  • Sesame seeds for garnish

Bang Bang Dressing

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients for the bang bang dressing in a bowl and stir. You can add some water if you want to thin it out a bit.
    2 tbsp mayonnaise, 2 tbsp tahini, 2 tbsp tamari sauce, 1-2 tbsp chili oil, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 tsp sugar, 1 garlic clove
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken, Napa cabbage, carrots, mung bean sprouts, cucumbers, and green onions. Drizzle dressing over everything.
    3 cups shredded chicken, 4 cups Napa cabbage, 1 cup carrots, 1 cup mung bean sprouts, 1/2 cup sliced cucumbers, 2 green onions
  • Toss to combine. I like to squeeze the salad with my tongs a bit as I toss to wilt the cabbage and make it more tender.
  • Divide and serve in salad plates or bowls. Drizzle with more chili oil if you want, then top with roasted peanuts and toasted sesame seeds. Enjoy!
    1/3 cup roasted peanuts, Sesame seeds

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Notes

    • Adjust the heat: Start with 1 tablespoon of chili oil in the dressing and taste before adding more. I personally use 2 tablespoons plus a drizzle on top for extra kick.
    • Use pre-cooked chicken: This recipe is a lifesaver when you’ve got leftover roasted or rotisserie chicken.
    • Thin the dressing: Add a splash of water if it feels too thick—it should coat the salad easily.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving - makes 4 | Calories: 454kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 713mg | Potassium: 753mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 5718IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 3mg