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. Place in a large bowl, add the cabbage, and sprinkle with salt. Massage the kale and cabbage by handfuls for 2–3 minutes until the kale is softened and dark green.
- 2In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, rice vinegar, peanut butter, sesame oil, Dijon mustard, honey, and cayenne pepper until smooth and fully combined.
- 3Pour half the dressing over the massaged kale and cabbage mixture, then stir to coat evenly.
- 4Add the peanuts, mint, cilantro, green onions, and chicken breast to the bowl and toss gently to combine.
- 5Drizzle the remaining dressing over the salad while stirring until all ingredients are moistened to your preference.
- 6Divide the salad evenly into 4 airtight containers while still at room temperature.
- 7Refrigerate the portioned salads for up to 3 hours before serving, or enjoy immediately.
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.
