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Asian Peanut Chicken & Kale Salad

Asian Peanut Chicken & Kale Salad

with Chicken Thighs, Sesame-Lime Dressing & Crispy Onions

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on December 22, 2025

Crispy kale meets juicy, golden-brown seasoned chicken in this light and vibrant Asian-style salad tossed with a silky sesame-lime peanut dressing. Massaged greens, colorful slaw, and crunchy fried onions create amazing texture, while fresh cilantro and lime add bright, herbaceous pops.

Tags:
Quick
Easy Cleanup
Easy Prep
Carb Smart
Allergens:
Soy
Wheat
Sesame
Peanuts

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total Time
Prep Time
DifficultyEasy
serving amount

20 ounce

Chicken Thighs

4 ounce

Shredded Carrots

4 ounce

Kale

2 tablespoon

Soy Sauce

(Contains: Soy, Wheat)

1 tablespoon

Sesame Oil

(Contains: Sesame)

2 ounce

Garlic-Ginger Scallion Paste

(Contains: Sesame)

1 unit

Peanut Butter

(Contains: Peanuts)

1 unit

Lime

1 unit

Crispy Fried Onions

(Contains: Wheat)

4 ounce

Coleslaw Mix

¼ ounce

Cilantro

Not included in your delivery

teaspoon (tsp)

Black Pepper

teaspoon (tsp)

Salt

teaspoon (tsp)

Cooking Oil

tablespoon (tbsp)

Sugar

teaspoon (tsp)

Olive Oil

/ per serving
Calories810 kcal
Fat44 g
Saturated Fat10 g
Carbohydrate32 g
Sugar12 g
Dietary Fiber7 g
Protein66 g
Cholesterol260 mg
Sodium1760 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
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Cooking Steps

Prep
1
  • Wash and dry produce.

  • Quarter lime. Remove and discard any thick center stems from kale. Roughly chop cilantro.

Cook Chicken & Make Dressing
2
  • Pat chicken* dry with paper towels; season all over with salt and pepper.

  • Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board to rest.

  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, 1 tsp sugar (2 tsp for 4 servings), juice from half the lime, and a splash of water until smooth.

Make Salad
3
  • In a large bowl, massage kale with a drizzle of olive oil until softened, 30-60 seconds.

  • Add coleslaw mix, carrots, garlic-ginger scallion paste, half the cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice; season with salt and pepper.

Finish & Serve
4
  • Thinly slice chicken crosswise.

  • Divide salad between bowls. Top with chicken, peanut sauce, crispy fried onions, and remaining cilantro. Serve with any remaining lime wedges on the side.

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