Peanut Chicken Satay Salad Cups

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Recipe Intro From olivia.adriance

These light and fresh Peanut Satay Chicken Salad Cups showcase the flavors of chicken satay, down to the lightly pickled cucumbers often served on the side. I love a chicken salad for an easy, high-protein, nourishing lunch option, and this flavor is a new favorite. You'll love this quick, flavorful, meal-prep-friendly lunch option!

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Prep time 25mins
Serves or Makes: 4 servings

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ingredients

  • 3 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons coconut sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoons red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 cups cooked chicken
  • 1 cup shaved purple cabbage
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves
  • 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 1/3 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
  • 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/3 cup plain coconut yogurt (or sweetened)
  • 1 tablespoon tamari
  • 1 teaspoons unseasoned rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon red curry paste
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Water, to thin if needed
  • Green cabbage leaves, for serving

Method

  • Step 1

    Make a quick Asian pickle by combining the cucumbers, rice vinegar, coconut sugar, salt, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Stir to combine and set aside for at least 15 minutes.

  • Step 2

    In a small bowl, mix the peanut butter, coconut yogurt, tamari, rice vinegar, curry paste, and honey. Stir until smooth, adding water to thin the mixture if necessary.

  • Step 3

    In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken and peanut satay sauce, stirring until the chicken is evenly coated.

  • Step 4

    Add the cabbage, carrots, green onions, cilantro, and roasted peanuts to the chicken mixture. Toss until everything is well mixed.

  • Step 5

    Serve the chicken salad in cabbage leaves, or enjoy it on its own.