Chicken Salad With Peanut Butter Dressing Recipe

This vibrant chicken salad is a quick and easy weeknight dinner, perfect for busy families! Using a rotisserie chicken cuts down on prep time significantly, leaving you with more time to enjoy this delicious and healthy meal. Sweet apples, juicy grapes, and crisp romaine lettuce are tossed with a creamy peanut butter dressing that's both savory and subtly sweet. Inspired by a Publix supermarket magazine recipe, this salad is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 100 mins
Calories 367.6 kcal
Protein 62g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chicken Salad With Peanut Butter Dressing

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How to Make Chicken Salad With Peanut Butter Dressing

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) if using a raw chicken. If using rotisserie chicken, skip to step 3.
  2. (Optional) Roast chicken: Season a whole chicken (about 3-4 lbs) with salt and pepper. Roast for 60-75 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let cool slightly before shredding.
  3. Prepare salad: Tear 6 cups of romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and arrange on six salad plates.
  4. Add toppings: Top each salad with 1 cup of shredded chicken, ½ cup of thinly sliced apple, and ½ cup of halved red grapes.
  5. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of water, ¼ cup creamy peanut butter, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, and ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes.
  6. Drizzle the peanut butter dressing generously over each salad and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

54g

Fat

24g

Carbs

6g