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Bang Bang Chicken Salad
Ingredients
- ⅓ cwhole-milk plain strained yogurt
greek-style
- ¼ cmayonnaise
- 2 tbspsweet chili sauce
- 2 tbspsriracha
- 1 tbsplime juice
- ½ tspgrated fresh ginger
- ½ tsponion powder
- ¼ tspcrushed red pepper
optional
- 4 cshredded cooked chicken breast
- ½ cmatchstick carrots
- ½ cfinely chopped red bell pepper
- 2 mediumscallions
thinly sliced, plus more for garnish, about ¼ cup
- 2 tbspchopped fresh cilantro
plus more for garnish
- toasted white and black sesame seeds
for garnish, optional
- crudités and crackers
for serving, optional
Directions
- 1
Whisk ⅓ cup yogurt, ¼ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce, 2 tablespoons Sriracha, 1 tablespoon lime juice, ½ teaspoon ginger, ½ teaspoon onion powder and ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper, if using, together in a medium bowl. Add 4 cups chicken, ½ cup carrots, ½ cup red bell pepper, the sliced scallions and 2 tablespoons cilantro; stir until evenly coated. Sprinkle with additional cilantro and scallions and/or sesame seeds, if desired. Serve with crudités and crackers, if desired.
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Bang Bang Chicken Salad
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About this Recipe
Craving a vibrant, flavor-packed lunch that comes together in a flash? This Bang Bang Chicken Salad delivers a delicious blend of tender chicken and crisp vegetables, all coated in a spicy, creamy dressing, perfect for invigorating your midday meal.
What makes this Bang Bang Chicken Salad truly special is its incredible balance of flavors and textures. The creamy, spicy-sweet dressing, made with Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, sweet chili, and sriracha, perfectly complements the shredded chicken and fresh, crunchy vegetables. It’s a complete meal that feels gourmet yet is incredibly simple to prepare, making it an ideal choice for a quick yet satisfying lunch.
Prepare for a delightful explosion of flavor and texture with every bite. You'll experience the succulent tenderness of shredded cooked chicken breast mingling with the satisfying crunch of matchstick carrots and finely chopped red bell pepper. The creamy dressing coats everything, offering a punchy blend of spicy sriracha, sweet chili sauce, tangy lime, and the subtle warmth of fresh ginger and onion powder. This vibrant salad is perfect for anyone seeking a quick, flavorful lunch, boasting a generous 384 calories per serving to keep you energized.
This Bang Bang Chicken Salad is wonderfully adaptable to your preferences. While the core flavors are irresistible, feel free to adjust the heat by adding more or less sriracha and crushed red pepper; you can omit the crushed red pepper entirely for a milder salad. You could also experiment with adding other finely diced crisp vegetables to the mix for additional crunch.
Perfect as a stand-alone lunch, this Bang Bang Chicken Salad is also fantastic served with crisp crudités and a selection of crackers. For an extra touch, garnish with additional thinly sliced scallions, fresh cilantro, and a sprinkle of toasted white and black sesame seeds.