Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing
Indulge in a refreshing Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing that excites your palate with vibrant flavors reminiscent of the streets of Bangkok. This delightful dish features tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a creamy peanut sauce, making it perfect for any occasion—be it a summer gathering or a cozy dinner at home. Quick to prepare and visually stunning, you’ll find yourself reaching for this recipe time and again.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 6 cups fresh mixed greens (romaine, spinach, arugula)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp honey
- Water to thin as needed
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F). Let rest before slicing.
- 2. Prepare Vegetables: Chop mixed greens, red bell pepper, cucumber, and carrots.
- 3. Make Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, and water until smooth.
- 4. Assemble Salad: In a large bowl, combine sliced chicken with vegetables. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
- 5. Serve: Garnish with chopped peanuts and cilantro if desired. Serve immediately or chill until ready to enjoy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups salad
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 435mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 73mg