Get ready for some serious flavor with this Creamy Asian Chicken Salad with spicy Sriracha Mayo. The recipe uses rotisserie chicken as a shortcut, so it only takes 10 minutes to make with no cooking required. Plus, it's packed with protein and big on taste.
I love chicken salad and I'm constantly creating new versions so it never gets old. This recipe is so delicious and tastes amazing on lettuce wraps, with crackers, or just spoon it right from the bowl. You simply can't go wrong!
It's ready in minutes and I like to prep it on Sundays for the week ahead. Grab and go high protein lunches are the best.
For more fun Chicken Salad variations try this Dill Pickle Chicken Salad, Cranberry Chicken Salad, and Traditional Chicken Salad.
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Why You'll LOVE THIS reCIPE:
- Quick. Ready to eat in just 10 minutes with no cooking required (just chopping).
- Big on Flavor. Fresh veggies and chicken meet the best creamy and spicy sauce!
- Easy Grab and Go Lunch. Prep it on Sunday for easy lunches in the beginning of the week.
- High Protein. 29 grams of protein per serving.
Ingredients:
Rotisserie Chicken: A shortcut ingredient to cut down on prep time. Just remove the skin, dice the chicken, and throw it into the bowl.
Mayonnaise: I'm a Hellmann's girl, but you can also use the Dukes.
*Find the full recipe ingredients and quantities in the recipe card below.
Substitutions and variations:
- If you don't like rotisserie chicken, feel free to use 2 cooked chicken breasts and dice or shred.
- The cilantro can be left off if you don't like the taste.
- I like serving this version of chicken salad as lettuce wraps, with wheat thins, or right out of the bowl. If you're looking for a version on bread for a sandwich or with a croissant, I would try this dill chicken salad or classic chicken salad.
For more Asian inspired Salad recipes, try this Avocado Salad with Sriracha Mayo, Crispy Rice Salad, and Spicy Cucumber Salad.
How to MAKE aSIAN CHICKEN SALAD:
Step 1: Remove the skin from the rotisserie chicken and dice up the white breast meat and dark thigh/drumstick meat. Add them into a large bowl.
Step 2: Over the chicken, toss in celery, avocado, red onion, red bell pepper, mayonnaise, sriracha, salt and pepper, and ¾ of the cilantro. Stir to combine.
Step 3: Top with additional cilantro. Serve and enjoy!
EXPERT TIPS:
- If you're prepping this salad ahead, wait to add the avocado at serving to prevent any browning.
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Creamy Asian Chicken Salad with Sriracha Mayo
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
Get ready for flavor overload with this Creamy Asian Chicken Salad with spicy Sriracha Mayo. The recipe uses rotisserie chicken as a shortcut, so it only takes 10 minutes to make. Plus, it's packed with protein and big on taste.
Ingredients
- 1 rotisserie chicken (cooled in fridge)
- 1 red bell pepper, stem and seeds removed, diced fine
- ¾ cup red onion, diced fine
- ¾ cup celery, diced
- 1 avocado, pit and skin removed, diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2-3 teaspoons sriracha *depending on how spicy you like it
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- Serve on romaine hearts or with crackers or wheat thins
Instructions
- Remove the skin from the rotisserie chicken and dice up the white breast meat and dark thigh/drumstick meats. Add them into a large bowl.
- Over the chicken, toss in celery, avocado, red onion, red bell pepper, mayonnaise, sriracha, salt and pepper, and ¾ of the cilantro. Stir to combine.
- Top with additional cilantro, serve and enjoy!
Notes
- If you're prepping this salad ahead, wait and add the avocado at serving to prevent any browning.
- Serve with wheat thins, crackers or on romaine hearts
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: no cook
- Cuisine: Asian
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