Bang Bang Chicken Salad

This bang bang chicken salad is a delicious dish that combines tender chicken with crisp chopped bell pepper, carrots and scallions. The star of the salad is the creamy, sweet-and-spicy bang bang sauce, made with mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce and a hint of Sriracha for heat. It’s easy to prepare and makes a satisfying lunch, light dinner or appetizer served with crudités and crackers.

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup whole-milk plain strained (greek-style) yogurt
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
  • 4 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
  • ½ cup matchstick carrots
  • ½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
  • 2 medium scallions, thinly sliced (about ¼ cup), plus more for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
  • toasted white and black sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
  • crudités and crackers, for serving (optional)

Directions

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