This Keto Asian Chicken Crunch Salad is a colorful, low-carb meal. This Asian salad is very flavorful and delightful. This dish has a delightfully satisfying combination of cabbage, vegetables, shredded chicken, and sesame-ginger sauce. This chicken crunch salad is good to have in the keto or low-carb diet with its blend of protein-loaded ingredients and healthy fats from almonds & avocado oil. We add fresh herbs, which make the salad aromatic and bright, and sesame seeds and sliced almonds provide a delightful, crunchy taste. You may adjust the heat level and add your preferred vegetables to make Asian Chicken Crunch Salad ideal for dinner preparation.
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STATS:
- Prep time: Fifteen mins
- Serving size: One & ½ cups
- Cook time: Fifteen mins
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired / Fusion
- Total time: 30 mints
- Course: Main dish, Salad
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Diet: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free
- Servings: 4
EQUIPMENT:
- Small bowl
- Whisk
- Large bowl
- Spatula
- Knife
- Chopping board
INGREDIENTS:
SALAD:
- 2 cups cooked chicken
- 2 cups shredded napa cabbage
- 1 cup purple cabbage
- 1 cup cucumber
- ½ red bell pepper
- 2 green onions
- ¼ cup cilantro
- ¼ cup slivered almonds or chopped peanuts
- 1 tbsp. sesame seeds
DRESSING:
- ¼ cup avocado oil
- One tbsp. tamari
- One tbsp. sesame oil
- 1 tsp. fresh ginger
- 1 garlic piece
- 1 tsp. monk fruit or Erythritol sweetener
- 2 tbsp. rice vinegar
- Salt and pepper
- Optional: ½ tsp. chili flakes or Sriracha
INGREDIENTS NOTES:
CHICKEN:
- We can use cooked chicken thighs or breasts for this salad. While the breast is leaner but still has a lot of protein, thigh meat has more fat, which is ideal for keto. For convenience, rotisserie chicken is a good option.
CABBAGE:
- We add purple cabbage as it offers a bright color and additional antioxidants, while napa cabbage contributes a mild flavor and a soft crunch. Both cabbages are rich in nutrients and low in carbohydrates.
CUCUMBER:
- Cucumbers are ideal for keto salads, they add a cool crisp and hydration with few carbs.
BELL PEPPER:
- Bell pepper provides antioxidants and vitamin C, and it also adds sweetness and crunch to the salad. We can also use the different colors of the bell pepper to make the salad more beautiful.
NUTS:
- We can add chopped peanuts or sliced almonds as it increase the fat level without adding additional carbs by adding texture and good fats.
SESAME SEEDS:
- Sesame seeds offer an additional healthy fat content and a mild nutty flavor.
TAMARI:
- We can use tamari because it is low in carbs as compare to the traditional soy sauce.
SWEETENER:
- We can also add sweeteners like Erythritol or monk fruit in the dressing without the sugar to keep the dressing keto-friendly.
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INSTRUCTION:
- We can combine the chicken, cabbage, green onions, red bell pepper, cilantro, & cucumber in a large bowl with the spatula.
- Now we can mix the dressing ingredients in a small bowl with a whisk till they get properly mixed.
- Then we can adjust the spice, sweetener, and salt if required.
- Now we can drizzle the salad with the dressing.
- Combine the salad and dressing with the spatula.
- We can garnish the crunch salad with sesame seeds and almonds or peanuts to make the crunchy salad before serving.
TIPS:
- We have to store dressing and salad separately for meal prep & mix everything just before serving.
- You would also include the avocado slices to make the creamy salad and also for the addition of healthy fats.
- We can marinate the chicken in a sesame-soy marinade that makes the grilled chicken even more flavorful.
- You can spiralize the cucumbers to make cucumbers resemble noodles.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- We can store this Asian Crunch salad without the dressing in the airtight box and save the salad for 3 days and save the dressing separately for 1 week.
FREEZER:
- You should not have to save the Asian Crunch salad because the vegetable will lose their crunch in the freezer.
FAQs:
Is this Asian Crunch salad low in carbs?
- This Asian Crunch salad is low in carbs content and it just comprises 5g net carbs & 28g protein in a single serving of this salad.
Will we store this Asian Crunch salad?
- We can store this Asian Crunch salad in the airtight box and save this salad in the fridge for 3 days and the dressing for 1 week and we should not have to store the salad in the freezer because the vegetables will lose the crunch.
How to prepare the vegetarian version of this Asian Crunch salad?
- We can substitute the chicken with the tofu or tempeh and modify the seasoning accordingly to make the vegetarian version of this Asian Crunch salad.
Is this Asian Crunch salad spicy?
- This Asian Crunch salad is mildly spicy so we can modify the amount of spice according to our level of tolerance.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Fiber: 2g
Net Carbs: 5g
Calories: 320 kcal
Protein: 28g
Fat: 20g
Sodium: 450mg
Potassium: 480mg
Calcium: 60mg
Iron: 1.2mg
Vitamin A: 3200 IU
Total Carbs: 7g
Serving size: 1½ cups