Crunchy Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing
Crunchy Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing is a vibrant and nutritious dish that brings together juicy chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy peanut dressing in perfect harmony. This salad is ideal for busy weeknights or as an impressive side dish for gatherings. With its delightful fusion of flavors and textures, it’s sure to become a staple in your meal rotation. The dish is not only quick to prepare but also customizable—swap out proteins or add fruits to suit your tastes. Enjoy every refreshing bite!
- 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
- 1 tbsp honey (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for about 6 minutes on each side until cooked through (165°F). Let rest before slicing.
- While the chicken cools, chop bell peppers, julienne carrots, and dice cucumbers.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey (if using), and water until smooth.
- Slice cooled chicken into strips or cubes. In a large bowl, combine chicken, chopped veggies, cilantro, and mint.
- Drizzle peanut dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly. Serve immediately or chill for later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg