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High protein Asian Chicken Salad with fresh vegetables and dressing

High Protein Asian Chicken Salad

A refreshing salad packed with protein that features lean chicken and crunchy vegetables, all coated in a tangy Asian-inspired dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 300

Ingredients

Main ingredients

  • 3 cups diced cooked chicken Use cooked and cooled chicken for the best texture.
  • 1.5 cups broccoli slaw
  • 0.5 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 0.25 cup toasted sliced or slivered almonds Can be substituted with other nuts.
  • 2 each green onions, chopped
  • 0.5 tsp orange zest
  • 3 tbsp juice of 1 orange Approximately 3 tbsp of juice.
  • 3 tbsp coconut aminos Can substitute with soy sauce.
  • 2 tbsp almond butter or peanut butter
  • 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (or 0.5 tsp garlic powder)
  • 0.5 tsp grated ginger (or 0.25 tsp ground ginger)
  • Lettuce leaves, tortillas, or salad greens for serving Choose based on your preferred serving style.
  • Avocado slices, cilantro, green onions, sesame seeds for garnish

Method

Preparation

  • Add the diced chicken, broccoli slaw, red bell pepper, almonds, and green onions to a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, coconut aminos, almond butter, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  • Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss everything together until it is evenly coated.

Serving

  • Serve this delightful salad in lettuce wraps, on a bed of greens, or inside your favorite tortilla.
  • Garnish with avocado slices, fresh cilantro, extra green onions, sesame seeds, or more almonds to enhance the dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5g

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days, best keeping the dressing separate until ready to eat. Customize the vegetables based on availability.
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