Grilled Bang Bang Chicken Salad

This grilled bang bang chicken salad is a vegetable salad composed on top of spinach leaves, and tossed with a sweet-spicy bang bang sauce dressing. Surrounded by spicy grilled chicken, then garnished with green onions and sliced almonds, it is a delicious, crunchy, summer dinner.

large salad surrounded by grilled chicken on a glass serving plate
Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

Grilled Chicken

  • 3/4 cup buttermilk

  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha

  • 1 pinch salt

  • 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Bang Bang Dressing

  • 2 1/2 tablespoons sweet Thai chili sauce

  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise

  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Salad

  • 1 (9 ounce) package broccoli slaw

  • 1/2 cup matchstick-cut carrots

  • 1/2 cup roughly chopped snow peas

  • 2 cups baby spinach

  • 2 tablespoons sliced almonds

  • 1 green onion, thinly sliced

Directions

  1. For chicken, stir buttermilk, Sriracha, and salt together in a large bowl until well blended. Add chicken pieces to the bowl, turning to coat in marinade. Allow to stand at room temperature while the grill heats.

  2. Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat, and clean the grates. When the grill is hot, pour cooking oil on a folded paper towel, and use tongs to oil the grates.

  3. Thread chicken onto metal skewers, then place on the oiled grates, and grill each side until no longer pink at the center and juices run clear, 4 to 5 minutes. Watch for flare-ups, and move chicken away from the flame, if necessary. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the center should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

  4. Remove chicken to a cutting board and tent with foil.

  5. For dressing, combine sweet Thai chili sauce, Sriracha, soy sauce, mayonnaise, onion powder, garlic powder, and sesame oil in a pint jar. Cover jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake until dressing is well blended. Set aside.

  6. For salad, place broccoli slaw, matchstick carrots, chopped snow peas, and grilled chicken pieces in a salad bowl. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss.

  7. Line a serving plate with spinach leaves, and pile slaw mixture on top. Place chicken pieces around and on top of slaw mixture. Garnish with sliced almonds and sliced green onion. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

629 Calories
37g Fat
14g Carbs
58g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 629
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 37g 48%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 158mg 53%
Sodium 1224mg 53%
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 58g 115%
Vitamin C 27mg 30%
Calcium 133mg 10%
Iron 3mg 19%
Potassium 866mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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