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Viral Rotisserie Chicken Bag Salad

A quick and customizable salad featuring rotisserie chicken, crunchy veggies, and hearty quinoa, all brought together with a rich peanut butter dressing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter Preferably natural; substitute with almond butter if desired.
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil Adds a deep, toasted flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil High-quality oil recommended; avocado oil can also be used.
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar Provides acidity to balance the richness.
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice Freshly squeezed for the best flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon honey Maple syrup for a vegan option.
  • 1 tablespoon chili crunch Adjust the spiciness to your liking.
Salad Base
  • 1 rotisserie chicken skin removed, shredded or chopped The star of the show!
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa Must be cooled.
  • 2 cups shredded coleslaw mix Blend of greens and carrots adds crunch.
  • 3 pieces Persian cucumbers, diced Juicy and crunchy.
  • 1 cup shelled edamame Frozen is perfectly fine.
  • 1/3 cup green onions White and green parts included.
  • 1/3 cup fresh herbs Use favorites like basil, cilantro, or mint.
  • to taste salt and pepper Essential seasonings.
  • optional sesame seeds or cashews for topping Add for extra crunch.
  • optional ginger paste or garlic paste For added flavor depth.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Shred or chop the rotisserie chicken and ensure the cooked quinoa is cooled.
  2. In a large bag or bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cooled quinoa, coleslaw mix, diced cucumbers, shelled edamame, green onions, and fresh herbs. Stir gently to mix.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, toasted sesame oil, olive oil, rice vinegar, lime juice, honey, and chili crunch until smooth.
Combine and Serve
  1. Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture. If using a bag, seal it and shake for 20-30 seconds.
  2. Open the bag or bowl, stir to ensure even coating, and taste. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper.
  3. Garnish with sesame seeds or cashews and serve.

Notes

Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes before serving to deepen flavors. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.