Delicious Asian Chicken Salad Dressing Slaw with Grilled Thighs

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 25

Total Time 45

Servings 4 servings

Calories 450

A vibrant and flavorful Asian-inspired chicken salad featuring crunchy slaw, fresh vegetables, and tender grilled chicken thighs, all tossed in a tangy, spicy dressing.

Ingredients

Vegetables

10 ounces shredded coleslaw mix
0.5 cup snap peas
0.5 whole English cucumber, julienned
1 whole red pepper, julienned
1 whole jalapeño pepper, sliced thin (Remove stems and membranes)
0.33 cup rough chopped cilantro
4 whole scallions, cut into thin 1-inch julienne strips

Chicken

2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs
2 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger
4 cloves garlic, minced
5 teaspoons Chinese chile-garlic sauce
3 teaspoons honey
3 teaspoons Asian sesame oil
2 fresh limes juiced
2 tablespoons olive oil
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.33 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons reduced sodium Tamari
1 tablespoon sesame oil
4 teaspoons honey
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
0.33 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce or Chinese chile-garlic sauce
0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the dressing by whisking together ginger, garlic, chili-garlic sauce, honey, sesame oils, lime juice, rice vinegar, Tamari, and olive oil.
Grill the chicken thighs until cooked through and slice into strips.
Toss the slaw mix, snap peas, cucumber, red pepper, jalapeño, cilantro, and scallions in a large bowl.
Mix the dressing with the vegetables and add sliced grilled chicken on top.
Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and drizzle with additional lime juice if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in some of the dressing before grilling.

Calories: 450kcal

Cost: $15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: Chicken, Salad, Slaw