Kale Peanut Chicken Salad
Kale Peanut Chicken Salad hits 73g protein and 869 calories per serving, making it one of the highest-protein salad options for serious lifters. Preps 4 servings in minimal time, covering a full day's protein intake across just one or two meals. Stack this when you're bulking and need calorie-dense protein sources.
Ingredients
- •Kale(227g)
- •Cabbage, Green(720g)
- •1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- •Peanuts, Dry Roasted(180g)
- •Mint, Fresh(80g)
- •Cilantro, Fresh(80g)
- •Green Onion (Scallion)(120g)
- •Chicken Breast, Grilled(720g)
- •Olive oil(75g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Vinegar, Rice(45g)
- •Peanut Butter, Smooth(30g)
- •Sesame Oil, Toasted(10g)
- •Mustard, Dijon(10g)
Dijon mustard — Grey Poupon or store brand. Spicier than yellow mustard.
- •Honey(5g)
- •1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- •Cayenne Pepper, Ground(1g)
Instructions
- 1Slice the kale into thin ribbons, then chop into bite-sized pieces. You should have about 8 cups of tightly packed kale total. Place in a large bowl. Add the cabbage and sprinkle with the salt. Grab the kale and cabbage by large handfuls and gently squeeze and massage the pieces, working a few handfuls at a time, until the kale is softened and dark green in color. The massage is key for tender, yummy greens.
- 2In a small bowl or liquid measuring cup with a spout, stir together the olive oil, vinegar, peanut butter, sesame oil, mustard, honey, salt and cayenne until smooth.
- 3Toss. Pour enough of the dressing over the kale mixture to moisten it, then stir to combine. Add the peanuts, mint, cilantro, green onions and chicken. Add additional dressing, stirring as you go, until the salad is moistened to your liking. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 hours prior to serving.
Nutrition — Per Serving
869
calories
73g
protein
55g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 32g
- Saturated fat
- 9.2g
- Sodium
- 245 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 14.0g
4 servings per batch · ~576g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Kale Peanut Chicken Salad have per serving?
Each serving contains 73g of protein and 869 calories with 55g fat and 32g carbs. This is one of the highest protein-per-serving options in the PrepForge library.
How long does Kale Peanut Chicken Salad take to prep?
Quick prep time on the stovetop with 4 servings per batch makes this efficient for meal prep sessions. You'll have multiple high-protein lunches ready with minimal active time.
Is Kale Peanut Chicken Salad good for muscle gain?
At 73g protein and 869 calories per serving, this recipe directly supports muscle gain phases and easily contributes to daily protein targets of 180-200g. The peanut-based fat content supports hormone production while the protein load drives muscle protein synthesis.
