Easy Asian Slaw with Roasted Chicken

We are definitely a slaw family. It is super easy to make, delicious and versatile. One of my most popular recipes on Virtually Homemade is this Easy Sweet and Spicy Slaw that I made at about this exact time last year.

OK the key word here is easy. This is a no fuss dinner that can be made in about 5 minutes. The trick - a nice big package of organic broccoli slaw. I love broccoli slaw. It's so crunchy and healthy and turns up the regular cabbage mixture. I am all for buying pre-shredded, pre-cleaned, pre-chopped. It makes life so darn simple! And I have to admit, I often feel pretty lazy around dinner time (not a good trait for a food blogger).

So I created this recipe today because my daughter has lacrosse practice about 40 minutes away and I am the carpool lady. We'll grab a bit of this salad before we go and then snack on it when we get back. Tonight had to be quick and pre made. If you are in a time crunch, this Asian Slaw with Roasted Chicken is for you.

Easy Asian Slaw with Roasted Chicken

Recipe by Liz Hughes - Virtually Homemade

Prep time: 5 to 10 minutes (allow extra time for refrigeration if desired)
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients

• 1 bag organic broccoli slaw 
• 1 small red bell pepper sliced lengthwise into 1/4" pieces

Dressing

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
• 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons tamari sauce
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly cut
• 2 to 3 cups cooked roasted shredded white meat chicken (you can you rotisserie chicken from the store or left overs)
• 1/4 cup salted peanuts

Cooking Directions

1. In a large bowl combine slaw and red pepper.
2. In a food processor combine all of the dressing ingredients and blend until smooth.
3. Toss slaw, chicken, cilantro and dressing together and serve or refrigerate for an hour. Top with peanuts.

Enjoy more slaw recipes from Food Network and some of my favorite food bloggers:

Feed Me Phoebe: Asian Braised Cabbage Slaw with Black Rice and Arugula
The Heritage Cook: Gluten-Free Red and Green Slaw
Creative Culinary: Coleslaw with Warm Bacon Dressing
Healthy Eats: 7 Healthy Slaws for Every Palate
Virtually Homemade: Easy Asian Slaw with Roasted Chicken
Napa Farmhouse 1885: The Best Slaw Recipes
Taste with the Eyes: Fancy Fennel and Cabbage Slaw with Bacon, Egg, Peas
The Cultural Dish: Mac Nut Slaw (Hawaiian Cole Slaw)
Weelicious: Asian Slaw
Homemade Delish: Jalapeno and Peach Slaw
Daisy at Home: Fresh Vegetable Slaw
The Mom 100: Creamy Blue Cheese and Bacon Coleslaw
FN Dish: It's Slaw Good: 6 Must-Make Summertime Slaws