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Delicious Asian Chicken Salad Dressing Slaw with Grilled Thighs

Delicious Asian Chicken Salad Dressing Slaw with Grilled Thighs

A vibrant Delicious Asian Chicken Salad Dressing Slaw with Grilled Thighs that tantalizes the taste buds with every bite.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 414
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 10 ounces shredded coleslaw mix
  • 1/2 cup snap peas
  • 1/2 whole English cucumber julienned
  • 1 whole red pepper julienned
  • 1 whole jalapeño pepper sliced thin, stems and membranes removed
  • 1/3 cup rough chopped cilantro
  • 4 whole scallions cut into thin 1-inch julienne strips
  • 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs
Marinade Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 5 teaspoons Chinese chile-garlic sauce
  • 3 teaspoons honey
  • 3 teaspoons Asian sesame oil
  • 2 fresh limes juiced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Dressing Ingredients
  • 1/3 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons reduced sodium Tamari
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 4 teaspoons honey
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce or Chinese chile-garlic sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • grill
  • Large bowl
  • small bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare the coleslaw mix by placing it in a large bowl.
  2. Add snap peas, cucumber, red pepper, jalapeño, cilantro, and scallions to the bowl with coleslaw mix.
Marinate and Grill Chicken
  1. In a separate bowl, combine chicken thighs, ginger, garlic, chile-garlic sauce, honey, sesame oil, lime juice, olive oil, and salt. Mix well.
  2. Grill the marinated chicken thighs for about 8 minutes until fully cooked.
  3. Remove chicken from grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, Tamari, sesame oil, honey, garlic, ginger, sesame seeds, extra virgin olive oil, lime juice, Sriracha, and crushed red pepper flakes, if using.
Assemble the Salad
  1. Toss the salad with the dressing and top with sliced grilled chicken.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 414kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 30gFat: 26g

Notes

Feel free to swap the chicken thighs for grilled shrimp or tofu for a vegetarian twist. Add nuts for an extra crunch, and sprinkle in some avocado for creaminess.

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