Bobby Flay's Chinese Chicken Salad W/ Red Chile Peanut Dressing

shimmerchk's Note:

I saw Bobby Flay make this salad on one of his grilling specials on the Food Network. I made it last night, and wow was it ever delicious. It has become a new family favorite and is great for those who like a little spiciness with a nice crisp, cool salad. It is really easy to make and VERY easy to eat.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
• 2 teaspoons chipotle peppers , puree
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
• ½ cup canola oil
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• ½ head napa cabbage , shredded
• ½ head romaine lettuce , shredded
• 2 carrots , shredded
• ¼ lb snow peas , julienned
• ¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• ¼ cup thinly sliced green onion
• 2 cups shredded rotisserie cooked chicken
• ½ cup chopped roasted peanuts
• ¼ cup chopped fresh mint leaves
• chili oil (optional)
• grilled lime , halved for garnish

Directions:

1. Whisk together the vinegar, peanut butter, ginger, chipotle pepper puree, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and canola oil in a medium bowl.
2. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
3. Combine cabbage, lettuce, carrots, snow peas, cilantro, and green onion in a large bowl.
4. Add the dressing and toss to combine.
5. Transfer to a serving platter and top with the shredded chicken, chopped peanuts, and mint.
6. Drizzle with chili oil, if desired.
7. Garnish with grilled lime halves.

Reviews

[Jetjouster]

The Red Chile Peanut Dressing is wonderful. Very well balanced and not too much peanut flavor.
I prepared just a bit hotter and let stand one day and used it on an Asian dry rubbed tenderloin a top a mixed romaine, kalmata and mixed grilled pepper salad. Pefect! Thanks for the post.

[SavvyL]

The dressing in this recipe is very balanced and the snow peas add a nice crunch. I had all of the ingredients on hand, except fresh ginger. The dressing was still very tasty without it. I will make this again. It was very easy! Thanks for posting this recipe.

[legozac]

This was nice and perfectly spicy. A little spicy for my wife but I really enjoyed it. The dressing is also awesome so make extra. I will be repeating this!