Ingredients for Asian Style Chicken Salad
- Lettuce Leaves
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- Fresh Pineapple
- Granny Smith Apples
- Yellow Capsicum
- Light Soy Sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Chili Flakes
How to Make Asian Style Chicken Salad
- Prepare the chicken: Cook chicken breast (approximately 150g) until fully cooked. Shred or slice into bite-sized pieces. You can grill, bake, or poach the chicken; let it cool completely.
- Wash and prepare the vegetables: Wash and chop 1 cup of shredded lettuce, ½ cup of chopped pineapple, ½ cup of diced apple, and ½ cup of diced capsicum (bell pepper).
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 tablespoons peanut butter (smooth or crunchy), 1 tablespoon honey, and ½ teaspoon chilli flakes (or to taste).
- Assemble the salad: Divide the lettuce among 4 serving plates. Layer the chicken, pineapple, apple, and capsicum on top of the lettuce.
- Drizzle the dressing generously over each salad serving.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor
Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
26 g
Sugar
97g
Fat
5g
Carbs
11g
