Asian Chicken Salad with Peanuts

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
29%
Asian Chicken Salad with Peanuts
20 min.
4
271kcal

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Looking for a quick and delicious meal that’s both gluten-free and dairy-free? Look no further than this vibrant Asian Chicken Salad with Peanuts! Perfectly suited for lunch or dinner, this dish combines the succulent flavors of stir-fried chicken with the crisp freshness of napa cabbage and baby spinach. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a satisfying main course that’s not only healthy but also bursting with flavor.

The star of this recipe is the marinated chicken, which is cooked to perfection and tossed in a delightful Oriental dressing that adds a zesty kick. The addition of crunchy dry-roasted peanuts provides a satisfying texture contrast, while the sliced green onions lend a fresh, aromatic touch. This salad is not just a meal; it’s a celebration of flavors and textures that will leave your taste buds dancing.

Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or looking to impress guests at your next dinner party, this Asian Chicken Salad is sure to be a hit. With only 271 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free. So grab your frying pan and get ready to create a dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious!

Ingredients

  • lb chicken breast uncooked for stir-frying
  • 0.8 cup sesame oil 
  • teaspoons vegetable oil 
  • cups cabbage chinese thinly sliced (napa)
  • cups baby spinach fresh
  • 0.3 cup spring onion sliced (4 medium)
  • tablespoons roasted peanuts coarsely chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. In medium bowl, mix chicken and 1/4 cup of the dressing; toss to coat.
  2. Let stand at room temperature 10 minutes to marinate.
  3. In 8-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot.
  4. 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.
  5. Remove from heat.
  6. Add remaining 1/2 cup dressing; stir to mix.
  7. Divide cabbage and spinach among 4 serving plates. Top with chicken mixture.
  8. Sprinkle with onions and peanuts. If desired, serve with additional dressing.

Nutrition Facts

Calories271kcal
Protein39.55%
Fat52.81%
Carbs7.64%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27
Glycemic Load
0.96
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
23.357826170714%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.04mg
Luteolin
0.22mg
Kaempferol
1.62mg
Myricetin
0.08mg
Quercetin
1.71mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:270.68kcal
13.53%
Fat:15.97g
24.56%
Saturated Fat:2.56g
15.99%
Carbohydrates:5.19g
1.73%
Net Carbohydrates:2.78g
1.01%
Sugar:1.92g
2.13%
Cholesterol:72.57mg
24.19%
Sodium:181.42mg
7.89%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:26.9g
53.81%
Vitamin K:166.99µg
159.04%
Vitamin B3:12.89mg
64.46%
Selenium:37.08µg
52.97%
Vitamin B6:0.97mg
48.75%
Vitamin A:2257.61IU
45.15%
Vitamin C:28.07mg
34.03%
Phosphorus:284.47mg
28.45%
Manganese:0.43mg
21.53%
Folate:81.06µg
20.27%
Potassium:690.42mg
19.73%
Vitamin B5:1.82mg
18.16%
Magnesium:63.21mg
15.8%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
10.95%
Fiber:2.41g
9.66%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.43%
Iron:1.48mg
8.24%
Vitamin E:1.08mg
7.23%
Zinc:1mg
6.64%
Calcium:58.44mg
5.84%
Copper:0.11mg
5.4%
Vitamin B12:0.23µg
3.78%