Asian Crunchy Peanut Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Asian Crunchy Peanut Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: PEANUT CHICKEN; 1/3 cup orange juice; 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter; 1/2 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated; 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 1 - 1 1/2 cup salted peanuts, finely chopped (use a mini chopper or processor if available); SALAD DRESSING; 1/4 cup oil (vegetable, peanut, or olive); 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or cider vinegar); 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1/2 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated; 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted; SALAD; 1 (14 ounce) bag coleslaw mix; 8 Chinese pea pods, strings removed and cut in half diagonally; 2 green onions, chopped; 1 apple, julienned (using a mandolin works great) (optional); FRIED RAMEN; 2 tablespoons oil (vegetable or olive); 1 (3 ounce) package ramen noodles, crumbled (discard seasoning packet)

Servings: persons

PEANUT CHICKEN
1/3 cup orange juice
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 - 1 1/2 cup salted peanuts, finely chopped (use a mini chopper or processor if available)
SALAD DRESSING
1/4 cup oil (vegetable, peanut, or olive)
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or cider vinegar)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
SALAD
1 (14 ounce) bag coleslaw mix
8 Chinese pea pods, strings removed and cut in half diagonally
2 green onions, chopped
1 apple, julienned (using a mandolin works great) (optional)
FRIED RAMEN
2 tablespoons oil (vegetable or olive)
1 (3 ounce) package ramen noodles, crumbled (discard seasoning packet)

1
PEANUT CHICKEN: Preheat oven to 425u00b0F Grease a 9x13 pan and set aside. In a medium bowl, gradually stir orange juice into peanut butter and ginger.
2
Dip chicken into peanut butter mixture, then coat with peanuts and place in pan. Bake uncovered 15 minutes. Turn chicken over, and bake an additional 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. (After turning the chicken, start making the rest of the recipe so it's all done at the same time).
3
SALAD DRESSING: Mix all ingredients in a small bowl (enough to dissolve sugar). Set aside.
4
SALAD: Mix all ingredients in a large bowl and set aside.
5
FRIED RAMEN: Heat oil in a wide frying pan over medium-high heat. Add crumbled noodles to hot oil and cook, stirring until browned (3 to 4 minutes). Lift out mixture from frying pan; drain. Place into a decorative serving bowl.
6
ASSEMBLY: Remove chicken from oven, let sit for a few minutes. Meanwhile, add dressing to salad and toss to coat.
7
Place salad onto individual serving plates. Cut chicken into strips on the bias. Serve atop the salad. Serve with fried ramen.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: PEANUT CHICKEN, 1/3 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter, 1/2 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated, and more.

Yes, Asian Crunchy Peanut Chicken Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Asian Crunchy Peanut Chicken Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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