Description
Crunchy Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing is a vibrant and flavor-packed dish that takes your salad experience to the next level. Featuring succulent grilled chicken, crisp vegetables, and a creamy peanut dressing, this salad offers a delightful combination of textures and tastes. Perfect for busy weeknights or as a standout centerpiece at gatherings, it’s sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 600g)
- 4 cups mixed greens (romaine, spinach, arugula)
- 2 cups shredded cabbage (1 cup green, 1 cup purple)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in soy sauce, lime juice, and minced garlic for 30 minutes.
- Grill or skillet-cook chicken over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let rest before slicing.
- Chop mixed greens, cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, and cilantro into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, lime juice, honey, soy sauce, and water until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped veggies with sliced chicken and drizzle with peanut dressing; toss gently to coat.
- Serve chilled with additional cilantro on top if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large bowl (350g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Add toasted cashews or almonds for extra crunch. For a vegetarian option, substitute grilled tofu or tempeh for chicken.