Description
This Thai Chicken Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that beautifully balances fresh vegetables, tender shredded chicken, and a creamy homemade peanut dressing. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or a delightful side at gatherings. The colorful medley of ingredients not only pleases the eyes but also delivers an explosion of flavors and textures in every bite. Customize it with your favorite veggies or proteins to make it uniquely yours!
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
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by blending peanut butter, soy sauce, chicken broth, lime juice, honey, sriracha, garlic powder, sesame oil, and ginger until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, green cabbage, red bell pepper, carrots, and peanuts.
- Toss the salad ingredients together gently before adding the chilled dressing. Mix until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg