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Thai Peanut Chicken Salad

This Thai Peanut Chicken Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a creamy peanut dressing. It's perfect for a light lunch or dinner and is packed with protein and flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Thai
Servings 4 People
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 grill or skillet
  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 whisk or fork
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 salad bowl or plate

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded About 1 pound raw chicken.
  • 4 cups mixed salad greens Such as romaine, cabbage, and spinach.
  • 1 cup bell peppers, thinly sliced About 1 large pepper.
  • 1 cup carrots, shredded About 2 medium carrots.
  • 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced About 1 medium cucumber.
  • ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced About 1 small onion.
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • ¼ cup roasted peanuts For garnish.
  • ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons water To thin the dressing.

Instructions
 

  • If you haven't cooked the chicken yet, grill or pan-fry the raw chicken breast over medium heat until fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes per side, depending on thickness. Let it rest for a few minutes before shredding the meat.
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, and water until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more water if needed.
  • In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, shredded chicken, bell peppers, shredded carrots, cucumber, and red onion.
  • Drizzle the peanut dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  • Top the salad with chopped cilantro and a sprinkle of roasted peanuts for added crunch.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

This salad works well with leftovers; you can use rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation.
Feel free to add other favorite vegetables like snap peas or cherry tomatoes for added color and flavor.
For a vegetarian option, replace chicken with firm tofu or chickpeas.