Thai Chicken Salad
A fresh and vibrant Thai chicken salad recipe combining shredded chicken, crunchy vegetables, and a flavorful peanut dressing for a healthy and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
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- ½ cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup Chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon sriracha can sub hot sauce
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 4 cups shredded chicken
- 4 cups green cabbage shredded
- 1 cup red cabbage shredded
- 1 red bell Pepper diced
- 1 cup carrots julienned
- 1 (11 oz.) can mandarin oranges drained and patted dry
- ½ cup green onions
- ¼ cup cilantro roughly chopped
- ½ cup honey roasted peanuts
- 1/3 cup slivered almonds
- Optional Chow Mein Noodles Crispy Wonton Strips Toasted Sesame Seeds
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, chicken broth, lime juice, honey, sriracha, garlic powder, sesame oil, and ground ginger until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, green cabbage, red cabbage, red bell pepper, carrots, mandarin oranges, green onions, and cilantro.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Sprinkle honey roasted peanuts and slivered almonds on top.
- Add optional Chow Mein noodles, crispy wonton strips, or toasted sesame seeds for extra crunch if desired.
- Serve immediately or chill before serving.
Notes
- For extra heat, add more sriracha or hot sauce
- Salad can be prepared a few hours in advance but add crunchy toppings just before serving
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Find it online: https://www.amgroyal.com/thai-chicken-salad-recipe/