Description
Bobby Flay’s Chinese chicken salad combines zesty Asian-inspired flavors with crisp vegetables and tender grilled chicken. Fresh ingredients and bold seasonings create a delightful meal you can quickly prepare for family or friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (cups) shredded rotisserie chicken
- ½ (head) napa cabbage, shredded
- ½ (head) romaine lettuce, shredded
- ¼ (pound or 113 g) snow peas, julienned
- 2 (whole) carrots, shredded
- ½ (cup) chopped roasted peanuts
- ¼ (cup) thinly sliced green onion
- ¼ (cup) coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- ¼ (cup) chopped fresh mint leaves
- ¼ (cup) rice wine vinegar
- ½ (cup) canola oil
- 2 (tbsps) smooth peanut butter
- 1 (tbsp) soy sauce
- 1 (tbsp) honey
- 1 (tbsp) chopped fresh ginger
- 2 (tsp) toasted sesame oil
- 2 (tsp) chipotle pepper puree
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- Chili oil, optional
- Grilled lime halves, for garnish
Instructions
- Dressing Preparation: Whisk peanut butter, ginger, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and canola oil in a medium bowl until smooth and fully blended.
- Seasoning Adjustment: Incorporate kosher salt and black pepper into the dressing, tailoring the flavor to your preference.
- Salad Assembly: Combine green cabbage, romaine lettuce, carrots, snow peas, cilantro, and green onions in a large salad bowl, creating a vibrant vegetable medley.
- Dressing Integration: Gently toss the vegetable mixture with the prepared dressing, ensuring an even, thorough coating of all ingredients.
- Plating and Garnishing: Transfer the dressed salad to a serving platter, topping with roasted peanuts, mint leaves, and shredded chicken breast for added texture and protein.
- Final Touch: Optionally drizzle chili oil over the salad and arrange charred lime halves around the platter to enhance the dish’s complexity and visual appeal.
Notes
- Maximize Flavor Balance: Whisk dressing ingredients thoroughly to create a harmonious blend of sweet, salty, and nutty notes.
- Vegetable Prep Matters: Slice vegetables uniformly to ensure even dressing distribution and optimal texture in every bite.
- Customization is Key: Adjust seasoning and protein levels to suit personal taste preferences and dietary needs.
- Garnish with Purpose: Add roasted peanuts and fresh herbs just before serving to maintain crunch and vibrant flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 52 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 40 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg