Description
Crunchy Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing is a delightful and refreshing dish that brings together succulent chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a creamy peanut dressing. It’s perfect for any gathering or a quick weeknight dinner, offering a satisfying blend of flavors and textures. This versatile salad allows for customization, making it suitable for various taste preferences while being packed with protein and fiber for a nutritious meal.
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 with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook for about 6 minutes on each side until fully cooked (165°F). Allow to rest before slicing.
- While cooling, chop bell peppers, julienne carrots, and dice cucumbers.
- In a bowl, mix peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, and water until smooth.
- Slice cooled chicken and toss with vegetables and herbs in a large bowl.
- Drizzle the peanut dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Enjoy immediately or chill for later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg