Description
This Thai Chicken Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish, perfect for any occasion. With its crunchy vegetables, tender chicken, and a creamy homemade peanut dressing, this salad tantalizes the taste buds with a delightful explosion of flavors. It’s an ideal choice for a light dinner or as an impressive side dish at gatherings. Quick and easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, it can be customized with your favorite toppings, making it a versatile meal option. Whether you serve it in lettuce wraps, on a bed of greens, or alongside rice, this salad is sure to please everyone around the table.
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
- ⅓ cup slivered almonds
- Optional: Chow Mein Noodles, Crispy Wonton Strips, Toasted Sesame Seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by blending all dressing ingredients until smooth. Chill until ready to use.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, cabbages, bell pepper, carrots, and peanuts. Toss gently.
- Add the chilled dressing gradually and mix until well-coated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg