Description
Crunchy Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing is a vibrant and refreshing dish that tantalizes your taste buds with a delightful combination of tender grilled chicken, crisp vegetables, and a creamy peanut dressing. Perfect for warm days or gatherings, this easy-to-make salad is both nutritious and visually appealing, promising to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cups mixed greens (romaine, spinach, arugula)
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2 medium carrots, shredded
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Grill or pan-sear the chicken breasts over medium heat for about 6-7 minutes per side until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). Let cool before slicing.
- Prepare Veggies: While chicken cooks, chop mixed greens, cucumber, carrots, red bell pepper, and cilantro.
- Make Dressing: In a bowl, mix peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, and honey until smooth. Adjust consistency with water if necessary.
- Assemble Salad: Toss sliced chicken with chopped veggies in a large bowl. Drizzle half of the dressing over the salad and mix well.
- Serve: Plate the salad and garnish with extra cilantro and additional dressing if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling/Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of salad (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 65mg