Delicious Recipe
Crunchy Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines juicy chicken, crisp veggies, and a creamy peanut dressing. Perfect for any occasion, this salad is quick to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights or entertaining guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 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)
For the Peanut Dressing:
- ½ cup unsweetened peanut butter
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 tbsp honey (optional)
- Water as needed for consistency
Instructions
- Season and Cook Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook in a skillet over medium-high heat for about 6 minutes per side until fully cooked. Allow to rest before slicing.
- Prepare Veggies: Chop bell peppers, julienne carrots, and dice cucumbers.
- Make Peanut Dressing: In a bowl, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, and water. Whisk until smooth.
- Assemble Salad: Slice chicken and toss with veggies and herbs in a large bowl.
- Add Dressing: Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately or chill for later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
