Thai Chicken Salad
If you’re seeking a vibrant and satisfying dish, this Thai Chicken Salad is your answer! Bursting with crunchy vegetables and tender shredded chicken, this salad is enhanced by a creamy homemade peanut dressing that beautifully ties everything together. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, it’s both refreshing and easy to prepare. This salad not only serves as a standalone meal but also makes for an eye-catching side dish. With its delightful mix of flavors and textures, it’s sure to become a favorite in your kitchen!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- 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 (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
- Make the dressing by blending peanut butter, soy sauce, chicken broth, lime juice, honey, sriracha, garlic powder, sesame oil, and ground ginger until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, cabbages, bell pepper, carrots, mandarin oranges, green onions, cilantro, honey roasted peanuts, and slivered almonds.
- Add the dressing gradually to the salad mixture and toss gently until everything is well coated. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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