Chinese Chicken Salad With Chipotle Dressing

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
45%
Chinese Chicken Salad With Chipotle Dressing
45 min.
4
804kcal
34.66%sweetness
73.1%saltiness
10.4%sourness
17.87%bitterness
48.32%savoriness
100%fattiness
100%spiciness

Suggestions

This Chinese chicken salad is a flavor explosion! It's a perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and savory, with a hint of smokiness from the chipotle dressing. The dressing is a star in its own right – a creamy, nutty, and slightly spicy blend that brings all the flavors together. The salad itself is a colorful mix of shredded cabbage, lettuce, carrots, snow peas, and herbs, topped with shredded chicken and chopped peanuts for a satisfying crunch. It's a complete meal that's perfect for a summer lunch or a side dish for a barbecue. The best part? It's gluten-free and dairy-free, so everyone can enjoy it. You can even add a little chili oil for an extra kick. This salad is not just delicious but also packed with nutrients. It's a good source of protein and healthy fats, and the veggies add a good dose of vitamins and minerals. The sweetness from the honey and the tanginess from the rice vinegar create a perfect balance of flavors. So, if you're looking for a salad that's both healthy and full of flavor, this Chinese chicken salad with chipotle dressing is the one for you! It's a fun twist on a classic that will impress your family and friends.

Ingredients

  • servings pea-mond dressing 
  • 0.3 cup rice vinegar 
  • tablespoon creamy peanut butter 
  • tablespoon smooth almond butter 
  • tablespoon smooth almond butter 
  • tablespoon ginger fresh chopped
  • teaspoons chipotle sauce 
  • teaspoon chipotle sauce 
  • tablespoon soya sauce 
  • tablespoons honey 
  • teaspoons sesame oil toasted
  • 0.5 cup canola oil 
  • servings salt and pepper freshly ground
  • servings the salad 
  • 0.5 head napa cabbage shredded
  • 0.5 head the of 1 cos lettuce shredded
  •  carrots shredded
  • 0.3 pound snow peas julienned
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh coarsely chopped
  • 0.3 cup spring onion thinly sliced
  • cups rotisserie chicken cut shredded
  • 0.5 cup roasted peanuts chopped
  • 0.3 cup mint leaves fresh chopped
  • servings chili oil 
  • halves lime for garnish

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Whisk together the vinegar, peanut & almond butters, ginger, chipotle pepper puree, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and canola oil in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  2. Combine cabbage, lettuce, carrots, snow peas, cilantro, and green onion in a large bowl.
  3. Add the dressing and toss to combine.
  4. Transfer to a serving platter and top with the shredded chicken, chopped peanuts, and mint.
  5. Drizzle with chili oil, if desired.
  6. Garnish with lime halves.

Nutrition Facts

Calories804kcal
Protein24.88%
Fat51.75%
Carbs23.37%

Properties

Glycemic Index
90.53
Glycemic Load
11.52
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
39.073913043478%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.87mg
Hesperetin
0.39mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Apigenin
0.18mg
Luteolin
0.47mg
Kaempferol
0.29mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
2.99mg

Taste

Sweetness:
34.66%
Saltiness:
73.1%
Sourness:
10.4%
Bitterness:
17.87%
Savoriness:
48.32%
Fattiness:
100%
Spiciness:
100%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:804.47kcal
40.22%
Fat:47.99g
73.83%
Saturated Fat:7.6g
47.49%
Carbohydrates:48.76g
16.25%
Net Carbohydrates:34.38g
12.5%
Sugar:19.15g
21.28%
Cholesterol:113.56mg
37.85%
Sodium:1011.55mg
43.98%
Protein:51.91g
103.81%
Vitamin A:13293.59IU
265.87%
Vitamin K:169.79µg
161.7%
Folate:446.41µg
111.6%
Manganese:1.67mg
83.28%
Vitamin C:64.49mg
78.17%
Fiber:14.39g
57.54%
Vitamin E:6.18mg
41.19%
Magnesium:152.47mg
38.12%
Phosphorus:368.78mg
36.88%
Potassium:1208.71mg
34.53%
Vitamin B6:0.62mg
31.02%
Copper:0.61mg
30.43%
Iron:5.47mg
30.36%
Vitamin B1:0.43mg
28.4%
Vitamin B3:5.62mg
28.08%
Calcium:223.63mg
22.36%
Vitamin B2:0.34mg
20.01%
Zinc:2.62mg
17.49%
Vitamin B5:1.3mg
12.97%
Selenium:5.51µg
7.87%