Thai Chicken Salad
Indulge in a burst of flavors with this vibrant Thai Chicken Salad, perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. Combining shredded chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy homemade peanut dressing, this dish is both nutritious and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Thai
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
- 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. Chill while preparing the salad.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, green cabbage, red cabbage, diced bell pepper, julienned carrots, drained mandarin oranges, green onions, cilantro, honey roasted peanuts, and slivered almonds.
- Drizzle the chilled dressing over the salad and toss gently until well coated. Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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