Bobby Flay's Chinese Chicken Salad W Red Chile Peanut Dressing

Add a burst of bold, zesty flavors to your mealtime with Bobby Flay's Chinese Chicken Salad with Red Chile Peanut Dressing. This vibrant recipe combines tender, seasoned chicken breast with a crisp medley of romaine lettuce, Napa cabbage, julienned carrot, and red bell pepper, elevated by the crunch of sliced cucumbers, scallions, and chopped peanuts. The standout element is the creamy, spicy-sweet red chile peanut dressing, a tantalizing blend of red chile paste, peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, and aromatic ginger and garlic. Perfect for a light yet satisfying lunch or dinner, this salad is a delicious way to embrace fresh ingredients with a bit of heat. Easy to prepare in just 35 minutes, it serves as a showstopping dish for family meals or entertaining guests.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Chicken breast
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 4 cups Romaine lettuce
• 2 cups Napa cabbage
• 1 large Carrot, julienned
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, julienned
• 1 small Cucumber, sliced
• 2 stalks Scallions, sliced thinly
• 0.25 cup Cilantro, chopped
• 0.25 cup Peanuts, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Red chile paste
• 2 tablespoons Peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, minced
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons Water

Directions

Step 1

Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.

Step 2

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil. Cook the chicken breasts for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until fully cooked. Remove from the skillet and let rest. Once cooled, slice the chicken into thin strips.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, Napa cabbage, julienned carrot, red bell pepper, sliced cucumber, scallions, and chopped cilantro. Toss to combine.

Step 4

Prepare the red chile peanut dressing by whisking together the red chile paste, peanut butter, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, minced ginger, minced garlic, and water in a medium bowl. Adjust the consistency with additional water if needed.

Step 5

Drizzle the dressing over the mixed salad greens and vegetables. Toss gently to ensure the salad is evenly coated.

Step 6

Top the salad with the sliced chicken and sprinkle the chopped peanuts over the top as a garnish.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful Chinese chicken salad with red chile peanut dressing!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1194.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1248.6

Total Fat 72.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 19.6g
Cholesterol 206.4mg	0%
Sodium 4160.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 70.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.3g	0%
Total Sugars 39.5g
Protein 94.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 331.6mg	0%
Iron 8.9mg	0%
Potassium 2767.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.9%

Protein: 28.7%

Carbs: 21.3%