Bang Bang Chicken Salad
A vibrant and flavorful salad combining shredded chicken, crisp greens, and a creamy sweet chili dressing, perfect for a high-protein lunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the shredded chicken, salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a separate small bowl until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken salad and toss until well coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for meal prep, adding the dressing just before serving to keep the greens crisp.
Notes
For a lighter version, swap half of the mayonnaise for Greek yogurt. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 30mg