Description
Experience a burst of flavors with this Thai Chicken Salad, a delightful medley of fresh vegetables and tender chicken, all topped off with a creamy homemade peanut dressing. Perfect for casual dinners or as a refreshing side dish, this salad is quick to prepare in just 25 minutes. Customize it with your favorite ingredients and enjoy a healthy meal that’s not only satisfying but also packed with nutrients. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or serving guests, this vibrant salad is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups shredded chicken
- 4 cups green cabbage (shredded)
- 1 cup red cabbage (shredded)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 cup carrots (julienned)
- 11 oz can mandarin oranges (drained)
- 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
- ½ cup green onions
- ¼ cup cilantro (roughly chopped)
- ½ cup honey roasted peanuts
- ⅓ cup slivered almonds
- Optional toppings: Chow Mein noodles, crispy wonton strips, toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by blending peanut butter, soy sauce, chicken broth, lime juice, honey, sriracha, garlic powder, sesame oil, and ground ginger until smooth. Chill until ready to use.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, green cabbage, red cabbage, diced red bell pepper, julienned carrots, mandarin oranges, green onions, cilantro, honey roasted peanuts, and slivered almonds. Toss gently.
- When ready to serve, add the chilled dressing gradually and toss until the salad is evenly coated.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 generous bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added convenience, use rotisserie chicken. Feel free to substitute tofu or chickpeas to make it vegetarian. Allow the salad to chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.