Description
Thai Peanut Chicken Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that’s perfect for sunny days or gatherings. Juicy chicken, crunchy veggies, and a creamy peanut dressing come together to create a delightful experience for your taste buds. This salad is not only quick to prepare but also visually stunning, making it ideal for lunch or as an impressive side at dinner parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1 cup cucumbers, chopped
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach or romaine)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- Optional: 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Grill or pan-sear the chicken breasts over medium heat for about 6–7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey (or maple syrup), and minced garlic until smooth.
- While the chicken cools slightly, chop the bell peppers, cucumbers, and carrots into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens with chopped vegetables. Slice the cooled chicken and gently toss it into the mix.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss everything together gently. Serve immediately for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling/Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg