Crunchy Thai Peanut Chicken Salad That Will Amaze You!
A refreshing and flavorful salad featuring crunchy vegetables, tender chicken, and a delicious Thai peanut dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup red cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup peanuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, red cabbage, carrots, bell peppers, green onions, cilantro, and peanuts.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with tofu.
- Adjust the sweetness of the dressing by adding more or less honey.
- This salad can be made ahead of time; just keep the dressing separate until serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg