Asian Crispy Chicken Salad

3 servings

25 minutes

Crispy Asian chicken salad is a vibrant mix of textures and flavors inspired by Japanese cuisine traditions. Tender pieces of chicken combine with crunchy chestnuts, the freshness of apple, and spicy carrots to create a perfect balance of sweet and salty. The dressing made from peanut oil, soy sauce, and vinegar gives the salad a rich, slightly nutty flavor with subtle sweet-sour notes. Topped with crispy fried peanuts, this salad not only delights the taste buds but also offers lightness and nutrition. It is perfect as a standalone dish or an addition to the main menu, and its simplicity in preparation makes it a great choice for a cozy Asian-style dinner.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 476.8
• Proteins: 35.1g
• Fats: 25.4g
• Carbohydrates: 29.2g

Ingredients

• Chicken breast: 1.5 pc
• Canned chestnuts: 6 pc
• Carrot: 1 pc
• Celery stalk: 1 pc
• Yellow apples: 0.5 pc
• Peanut butter: 1 tbsp
• Rice vinegar: 1 tbsp
• Soy sauce: 0.8 tsp
• Mayonnaise: 2 tbsp
• Chives: 1 tbsp
• Roasted peanuts: 0.3 glass
• Sesame oil: 1 tsp

Cooking steps

1. Boil chicken breasts in boiling water until cooked. Drain and cool. Cut into small cubes and transfer to a bowl.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken breast: 1.5 piece

2. Add finely chopped chestnuts, grated carrots, finely chopped celery, and finely chopped apple. Mix well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Canned chestnuts: 6 pieces
   • Carrot: 1 piece
   • Celery stalk: 1 piece
   • Yellow apples: 0.5 piece

3. In another bowl, mix peanut butter, soy sauce, and vinegar. Add mayonnaise and finely chopped chives. Mix well and drizzle the dressing over the salad. Mix again, transfer to a serving bowl, sprinkle with peanuts, and serve.

   Required ingredients:

   • Peanut butter: 1 tablespoon
   • Rice vinegar: 1 tablespoon
   • Soy sauce: 0.8 teaspoon
   • Mayonnaise: 2 tablespoons
   • Chives: 1 tablespoon
   • Roasted peanuts: 0.3 glass