Bang Bang Chicken Salad

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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

  1. Whisk ⅓ cup yogurt, ¼ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce, 2 tablespoons Sriracha, 1 tablespoon lime juice, ½ teaspoon ginger, ½ teaspoon onion powder and ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper, if using, together in a medium bowl. Add 4 cups chicken, ½ cup carrots, ½ cup red bell pepper, the sliced scallions and 2 tablespoons cilantro; stir until evenly coated. Sprinkle with additional cilantro and scallions and/or sesame seeds, if desired. Serve with crudités and crackers, if desired.