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Bang Bang Chicken Salad

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Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crispy Chicken
  • 2 chicken breasts, cut into strips or chunks
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2 cups crushed cornflakes
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Garlic powder, to taste
  • Paprika, to taste
  • Avocado Oil spray
For the Salad
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 cucumber, sliced thin
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced thin
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
For the Bang Bang Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Japanese mayo, regular mayo, or light mayo
  • 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang

Method
 

Make the Crispy Air Fryer Chicken
  1. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  2. Coat the chicken in flour, then egg, then crushed cornflakes, pressing the coating firmly onto the chicken.
  3. Spray lightly with oil and place into the air fryer basket.
  4. Air fry at 385°F for 16 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking. Cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Make the Bang Bang Sauce
  1. Mix the mayo, sweet chili sauce, and gochujang together in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
Assemble the Salad
  1. In a large bowl, add the cabbage, cucumber, carrots, and red bell pepper.
  2. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the vegetables.
  3. Add the crispy chicken and drizzle the bang bang sauce over the top.
  4. Toss everything together until evenly coated.
  5. Finish with fresh chopped cilantro and serve immediately.

Notes

Lower Calorie Tips: Use light mayo for a lighter bang bang sauce
Lower Calorie Tips: Add extra cabbage and cucumber for more volume
Lower Calorie Tips: Use chicken breast for leaner protein
Lower Calorie Tips: Serve with extra lime for brightness without extra calories
Make Ahead / Storage: Store the vegetables and sauce separately for best texture
Make Ahead / Storage: Reheat chicken in the air fryer for 2 to 3 minutes to crisp back up
Make Ahead / Storage: Bang bang sauce stays good in the fridge for up to 5 days
Can I make this salad lower calorie?: Yes, using light mayo and loading up on extra vegetables makes this salad lighter while still being filling.
Can I meal prep this recipe?: Yes, just keep the sauce separate until serving so the salad stays fresh and crunchy.