Description
Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing is a vibrant, crunchy, and flavorful dish featuring tender shredded chicken, crisp vegetables, and a creamy, tangy peanut dressing—perfect for a healthy, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp grated ginger
- Water as needed to thin dressing
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, green and red cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, cucumber, green onions, and cilantro.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), lime juice, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger until smooth. Add water a little at a time to reach desired consistency.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is well coated.
- Top with chopped peanuts and sesame seeds if using, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Make it vegetarian by substituting chicken with tofu or edamame.
- Dressing can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 45mg