Monday, May 18, 2009

Asian Chicken Slaw



Using a prepared coleslaw mix and cooked deli chicken makes this a snap to prepare and may also be served as a wrap!

Servings 8-10

Ingredients:

1 (16-ounce) bag coleslaw mix

1 pound cooked chicken , shredded

2 cups small broccoli florets, lightly blanched and drained well

1 cup sugar snap peas

1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

2 green onion, chopped

salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste

1/2 to 1 cup chopped cashews (can use peanuts)

DRESSING:

1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce

2 tablespoons white vinegar

2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter, room temperature

1 tablespoon sugar

2 garlic cloves, finely minced

1 teaspoon fresh minced ginger

1/2 cup canola oil or vegetable oil

1 tablespoon sesame oil

Instructions:

In a large bowl toss together the coleslaw mix with chicken, broccoli, snap peas, red bell pepper and green onions.

In a medium bowl whisk the soy sauce with vinegar, peanut butter, sugar, garlic and ginger until smooth and well combined; slowly whisk in he canola or vegetable oil and sesame oil until thoroughly combined.

Pour the dressing over the slaw mix and toss to combine.

Season with salt and pepper.

Serve the chopped cashews on the side as a crunchy topping.

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