Crunchy Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing
Enjoy a vibrant Crunchy Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing that’s easy to make, packed with flavor, and perfect for any occasion. Try it today!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup bell peppers (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup carrots (julienned)
- 1 cup cucumbers (diced)
- ½ cup cilantro (chopped)
- ½ cup mint (chopped)
- ½ cup unsweetened peanut butter
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- Juice of 2 limes
- Water as needed for consistency
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for about 6 minutes per side until fully cooked through. Allow to rest before slicing.
- While chicken cools, chop bell peppers, julienne carrots, and dice cucumbers.
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, and water until smooth. Adjust water for desired consistency.
- Once the chicken has cooled, slice it into strips or cubes. In a large bowl, combine chicken with chopped veggies and herbs.
- Drizzle peanut dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill for later enjoyment.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad serving (about 350g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg