Grilled Bang Bang Chicken Salad
Grilled Bang Bang Chicken Salad brings juicy, sriracha–buttermilk–marinated chicken together with a crisp mix of broccoli slaw, snow peas, and spinach. The tangy-sweet heat of the bang bang dressing balances creamy and spicy notes with a hint of sesame, while almonds add a toasty crunch. Ideal for a fresh, summery dinner when you want bold flavor and satisfying texture.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grilled Bang Bang Chicken Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic Impact
- 41 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 19
- Heart Health
- 33
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 61
- Inflammatory
- 74
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
For the chicken, stir the buttermilk, Sriracha, and salt together in a large bowl until well blended.
- 2
Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and turn them to coat in the marinade.
- 3
Let stand at room temperature while the grill heats.
- 4
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat and clean the grates.
- 5
When the grill is hot, pour cooking oil onto a folded paper towel and use tongs to oil the grates.
- 6
Thread the chicken onto metal skewers, place them on the oiled grates, and grill each side until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 4 to 5 minutes.
- 7
Watch for flare-ups and move the chicken away from the flame if needed.
- 8
An instant-read thermometer inserted near the center should register 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 9
Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and tent with foil.
- 10
For the dressing, combine the sweet Thai chili sauce, Sriracha, soy sauce, mayonnaise, onion powder, garlic powder, and sesame oil in a pint jar.
- 11
Cover the jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake until the dressing is well blended.
- 12
Set aside.
- 13
For the salad, place the broccoli slaw, matchstick carrots, chopped snow peas, and grilled chicken pieces in a salad bowl.
- 14
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss.
- 15
Line a serving plate with spinach leaves and pile the slaw mixture on top.
- 16
Arrange chicken pieces around and on top of the slaw mixture.
- 17
Garnish with sliced almonds and sliced green onion.
- 18
Serve immediately.
- Calories 545.53 kcal High 27%
- Protein 45.22 g Good Source 90%
- Carbohydrate 18.13 g 7%
- Total Fat 33.09 g High 42%
- Saturated Fat 5.1 g High 26%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 125.01 mg High 42%
- Sodium 854.41 mg High 37%
- Dietary Fiber 3.91 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 10.81 g --
- Added Sugars 5.14 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 130.64 mg Moderate 10%
- Iron 2.71 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 287.09 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 38.27 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 19.73 mg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin D 0.04 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Grilled Bang Bang Chicken Salad is an American dinner recipe made with 17 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baby Spinach, Broccoli Slaw, Buttermilk, and Chicken Breast. Each serving provides about 545.53 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grilled Bang Bang Chicken Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 17 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Grilled Bang Bang Chicken Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Spinach, Broccoli Slaw, Buttermilk, Chicken Breast, Garlic Powder. The full list of 17 is above.
- What goes well with Grilled Bang Bang Chicken Salad?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Grilled Bang Bang Chicken Salad?
- About 35 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 545.53 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grilled Bang Bang Chicken Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 17 ingredients and 18 steps.
- Is Grilled Bang Bang Chicken Salad healthy?
- Grilled Bang Bang Chicken Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 545.53 calories and 45.22 g of protein, or 90% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 854.41 mg (37% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 5.1 g (26% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 5.14 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Eggs, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Sesame, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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