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Bang Bang Chicken Salad


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  • Author: Olivia
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A fresh and vibrant salad featuring strips of tender roast chicken, crisp vegetables, and rice noodles, all tossed in a creamy, zesty peanut dressing with a hint of chilli.


Ingredients

150g vermicelli rice noodles

3 tbsp no added salt or sugar peanut butter

2 tbsp reduced-salt soy sauce (gluten-free if required)

2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce

2 garlic cloves, finely grated or crushed

1 tbsp fresh root ginger, grated

1 orange, zest and juice

300g leftover roast chicken, cut into strips

1 large carrot, peeled and grated

½ cucumber, finely sliced

3 spring onions, shredded

100g sugar-snap peas, halved

1 red pepper, seeds removed, finely sliced

2 Little Gem lettuces, finely shredded

15g fresh coriander, stems finely chopped and leaves roughly chopped

1 tbsp toasted sesame oil

10g shredded mint leaves

1 red chilli, finely sliced

1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

2 limes, halved


Instructions

  1. Place noodles in a heatproof bowl, cover with just-boiled water, and soak for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, sweet chilli sauce, garlic, ginger, orange zest, and juice. Add 2–3 tbsp warm water until smooth. Stir in the chicken to coat well.
  3. Combine carrot, cucumber, spring onions, sugar-snap peas, red pepper, and lettuce in a large bowl. Stir through the coriander.
  4. Add chicken and dressing to the vegetables and toss lightly.
  5. Drain noodles, return to the bowl, and mix in sesame oil and mint leaves.
  6. Divide noodles between plates, top with chicken salad, sprinkle with chilli and sesame seeds, and serve with lime halves on the side.

Notes

  • Swap chicken for turkey, grilled prawns, crispy tofu, or tempeh.
  • Increase heat with extra chilli or sriracha.
  • Use soba noodles or wholewheat spaghetti instead of rice noodles.
  • Add shredded cabbage, bean sprouts, or edamame for more crunch.
  • Store dressing separately if making ahead to keep vegetables crisp.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-cook, Tossing
  • Cuisine: Asian Fusion

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg