Bang Bang Chicken Salad
A flavorful, protein-packed salad that’s bold, crunchy, and ready in minutes. This version keeps it simple with fewer ingredients but delivers the same satisfying punch. Perfect for a quick lunch, light dinner, or even meal prep!
🧄 Ingredients:
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 320 Calories
Ingredients:
Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings.
For the Salad
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 2 cups shredded cabbage or coleslaw mixrnrn
- 1 medium carrot, grated
- 2 green onions, thinly slicedrnrn
- 2 tbsp roasted peanuts (optional, for crunch and texture)
For the Dressing
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha or chili oil (adjust to your heat preference)rnrn
- 1 tsp soy sauce or tamari
👩🍳 Instructions:
- Prepare the Ingredients:
Start by cooking or shredding your chicken if not already prepared. If using a rotisserie chicken, remove the skin and shred the meat into bite-sized pieces. Wash and prep your veggies—shred the cabbage, grate the carrot, and slice the green onions. - Mix the Dressing:
In a small bowl, add the mayo, sweet chili sauce, sriracha or chili oil, and soy sauce. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust spice levels as needed—add more chili sauce for heat or a touch of honey if you prefer it sweeter. - Assemble the Salad:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cabbage, grated carrot, and green onions. Pour the dressing over the salad and use tongs or clean hands to toss everything together until well coated. - Add Toppings & Serve:
Sprinkle roasted peanuts on top right before serving for crunch. For a little extra texture and presentation, garnish with a few more green onions or a drizzle of extra sauce. - Optional Chill Time:
Let the salad chill in the fridge for 10–15 minutes if time allows—this helps the flavors blend even more.
💡 Tips:
- Short on time? Use pre-shredded coleslaw mix and rotisserie chicken for fast prep.
- Make it lower fat: Swap mayo for Greek yogurt or a light mayo option.
- No peanuts? Try sunflower seeds or crushed almonds for crunch.
- Serving suggestion: Great in lettuce wraps or on top of rice for a heartier meal.
- Meal prep: Store the salad and dressing separately if prepping ahead to keep everything fresh and crunchy.
