Description
Crunchy Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing is a vibrant and satisfying dish that beautifully marries fresh veggies, tender chicken, and a creamy peanut dressing. This salad is not only quick to prepare—taking just 27 minutes—but also offers a symphony of flavors and textures that will impress your family or guests. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, it can easily be customized with your favorite proteins or seasonal fruits. Each bite delivers a burst of freshness, making it an ideal choice for those looking for a healthy and nourishing meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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)
- ½ cup unsweetened peanut butter
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- Juice of 2 limes
- Water as needed for consistency
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for about 6 minutes on each side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Allow to rest before slicing.
- While the chicken cools, slice the bell peppers, julienne the carrots, and dice the cucumbers.
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, and water until smooth.
- Slice the cooled chicken into strips and toss it with chopped veggies and herbs in a large bowl.
- Drizzle the peanut dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg