Low Carb Asian Chicken Salad

I made this low carb Asian chicken salad the other day, but it can be made into a Keto Asian Chicken Salad recipe with a few easy steps. The few simple steps for keto dressing will be provided below, but either way, this low carb Asian chicken salad was a delicious way for me to mix up my low carb diet routine. So, if you are taking the 30-Day Low Carb Diet Challenge or managing your type 2 diabetes, you can enjoy it too!

I started with some pre-cooked chicken that I had prepared to make a chicken salad dip for a lunch party. Well, I got hungry and grabbed a piece to make this impromptu low carb Asian chicken salad idea and it turned out great to me! You will have to try this low carb or keto Asian chicken salad for yourself to see if you like it.

If you are or use to be a fan of Asian peanut sauce, you may really enjoy this super-easy low carb Asian chicken salad. I used fresh chopped cabbage for the main ingredient. Then, I added fresh chopped cilantro and green onions. The aroma of the fresh veggies made this almost good enough to eat by itself!

Next, I topped the cabbage, cilantro, and green onion mixture with one of the cooked chicken pieces and tossed a few dry-roasted peanuts on top. And lastly, I made a special sauce that tasted really good for a keto Asian chicken salad dressing.

That’s about it, so let’s get to the recipe.

Low Carb Asian Chicken Salad

Simple, yet delicious Asian salad.

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 25 mins

Course Main Course, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine Asian

Servings 1 people

Calories 777 kcal

Equipment

• Medium Skillet

Ingredients

  

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Salad:

• 1-1/2 c. Cabbage (Per plate/bowl, chopped)
• 1/2 c. Cilantro (Per plate/bowl, freshly chopped)
• 1 Green Onion (Per plate/bowl, sliced)
• 2-3 tbsp. Peanuts (Per plate/bowl, dry roasted)

Skillet Chicken:

• 1 Boneless Chicken Thigh (or Chicken Breast)
• Seasoning Salt (Season to Taste)
• 1/4 tsp. Onion Powder
• 1/4 tsp. Garlic Powder
• 1/8 tsp. Cumin Powder

Dressing:

• 1/4 c. Ranch Dressing (Fat-Free)
• 1 tsp. La Choy Soy Sauce

Instructions

 

• First, use a medium skillet to season and cook the thawed piece of chicken.
• Next, place the chopped cabbage, cilantro, and onions in a bowl and toss gently.
• Top with the warm cooked chicken and dry roasted peanuts.
• KETO DRESSING: 1/4 c. Ranch Dressing Mix (Prepared) + 1 tsp. La Choy Soy Sauce
• Lastly, mix the dressing ingredients in a small container.
• Pour dressing over the low carb Asian chicken salad and enjoy.

Notes

Alternative Method: Buy pre-cooked frozen chicken breast. Then, you can quickly heat a piece to make a quick low carb Asian chicken salad for lunch or dinner.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 777kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 32gFat: 65gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 1234mgPotassium: 1377mgFiber: 10gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 8336IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 205mgIron: 6mg

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Conclusion

I often eat large low carb salads for meals. However, this keto Asian chicken salad will also go well as a side with the low carb Asian black pepper chicken. I hope to make this recipe again soon, so I hope you enjoy this low carb Asian chicken salad as much as I did!