Description
Bang Bang Chicken Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines juicy, grilled chicken with crisp vegetables and a creamy, spicy sauce. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or weeknight dinners, this salad is not only visually stunning but also quick to prepare. Each bite delivers an explosion of flavor that will leave your taste buds wanting more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cups fresh lettuce (romaine or butter)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp Sriracha sauce (or to taste)
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- While the chicken cooks, wash and chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Slice the bell pepper and cucumber, and shred the carrots.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha sauce, and lime juice until smooth. Adjust seasoning if desired.
- Allow the chicken to rest for five minutes before slicing it into strips.
- In a large bowl, toss together chicken slices and veggies with the sauce until evenly coated. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg