Asian Chicken Salad with Red Peppers and Asparagus
Recipe from The Food Channel

Packed with a peanutty, Asian flavor, this salad has a colorful crunch that's great as a weekend lunch or light dinner.


Asian Chicken Salad with Red Peppers and Asparagus

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Servings: Serves 8
Prep Time: 15 mins
Related Categories: Chicken Salad, Chicken Salad, Chicken Salad
 
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Ingredients
  • 1 
    rotisserie chicken, pulled apart into bite-sized pieces
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  • 1  bunch
    asparagus, trimmed and cut into thirds
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  • 1 
    red bell pepper, sliced
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  • 2 
    scallions, thinly sliced
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  • 1/2  cup
    vegetable oil
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  • 2  tablespoons
    apple cider vinegar
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  • 3  tablespoons
    soy sauce
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  • 1 1/2  tablespoons
    dark sesame oil
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  • 1 1/2  tablespoons1 1/2 teaspoons
    honey
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  • 1 
    garlic clove, minced
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  • 1  teaspoon
    fresh ginger, peeled and grated
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  • 1 1/2  teaspoons
    white sesame seeds, toasted
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  • 1 1/4  cup
    smooth peanut butter
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  • 1  teaspoon
    kosher salt
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  • 1/2  teaspoon
    black pepper
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  • 1  package
    mixed baby lettuce
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Directions
1.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2.
Add the asparagus to the water and cook until the asparagus are bright green and tender, about 4-5 minutes.
3.
When asparagus is cooked, submerge into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking of the asparagus. Drain and set aside.
4.
Make the dressing by whisking together the vegetable oil, vinegar, soy sauce, dark sesame oil, honey, garlic, ginger, sesame seeds, peanut butter, and black pepper. At first, it may look separated, but keep whisking and the peanut butter will mix in completely.
5.
In a large bowl, add the chicken, asparagus, red peppers, scallions, and dressing, and toss well.
6.
Place the lettuce on a large serving platter, and pile the chicken mixture on top. Serve immediately.

Tip:
Although any cooked chicken will work in this recipe, one easy option is to use rotisserie chicken from the grocery store.

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