ZESTY THAI-INSPIRED CHICKEN SALAD DELIGHT
This vibrant Thai-inspired chicken salad is perfect for a big dinner or light lunch. It’s easy to make with shredded chicken and a creamy peanut dressing. Enjoy a fresh and zesty dish that celebrates cooking chicken with bold flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 4-6 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 head of green cabbage (3–4 cups shredded)
- 1–2 large carrots (2 cups grated)
- 1 green papaya or mango (1–2 cups grated) (optional)
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- chopped
- 1/2 cup peanuts
- chopped
- 1/2 cup green onions
- sliced
- 3–4 red serrano peppers
- sliced
- salt and lime juice to taste
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup sesame oil (toasted or dark)
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sambal oelek (sriracha works
- too)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- a small knob of fresh ginger
- peeled
- a clove of fresh garlic
- peeled
- 1/4 cup water to thin to desired consistency
Instructions
- Put on some good music, pour a drink, and start choppin’!
- Pulse all ingredients in the food processor or blender. Adjust consistency with water.
- Toss the salad ingredients in a big bowl with a drizzle of peanut dressing so everything gets coated. Season with salt and lime juice, and maybe a shot of fish sauce if you’re feeling wild. Serve chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Find it online: https://www.amgroyal.com/zesty-thai-chicken-salad-delight/