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CRUNCHY SRIRACHA PEANUT CHICKEN SALAD

I prefer to serve the chicken still warm perched atop of the salad. Too hot & it will wilt the veggies. Warm is perfect. Use smooth or crunchy peanut butter, whatever you have lurking in your pantry.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 736kcal
Cost: $12

Equipment

  • baking sheet

Ingredients

CHICKEN
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, approximately
  • a good pinch of salt & pepper
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups cornflake crumbs
  • 8 chicken tenderloins
DRESSING
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil or light olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter (or cashew butter)
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
SALAD
  • 1 romaine lettuce heart shredded, (about 3 handfuls) (cos lettuce)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded red cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrot
  • 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (coriander)
  • 1/3 cup toasted peanuts, coarsely chopped
  • lime wedges to serve optional

Instructions

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C/gas mark 5).

To make the chicken:

  • In a shallow bowl, whisk together flour, salt & pepper. In a separate shallow bowl, whisk eggs & sauce together. Pour cornflake crumbs into another separate shallow bowl or put them on a piece of waxed paper (that’s what I do to save on washing up). Toss the chicken in the flour mixture. Coat each piece in the egg mixture, letting the excess egg drip into the bowl. Press each piece of chicken into the crumbs. Place in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Spray each piece with cooking spray or olive oil. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked.

To make the dressing:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients until well combined, adding a little more water or lime juice if the dressing is too thick; you want it about honey consistency.

To make the salad:

  • Toss lettuce, cabbage, carrot, green onion & cilantro together in a medium bowl. Drizzle with about half the dressing & lightly toss. Divide salad between four shallow bowls or plates. Slice the chicken & add to the top of the salad. Drizzle with remaining dressing. Sprinkle with peanuts. Serve with lime wedges if desired. Serves 4.

Nutrition

Calories: 736kcal | Carbohydrates: 100g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 146mg | Sodium: 1292mg | Potassium: 954mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 8145IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 28mg