Description
Thai Peanut Chicken Salad is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that combines tender chicken, fresh veggies, and a creamy peanut dressing. Perfect for warm days or casual gatherings, it’s an easy-to-make recipe that will impress your family and friends. With its colorful ingredients and delicious crunch from crushed peanuts, this salad is not just a meal—it’s a delightful experience that satisfies cravings without weighing you down.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1 cup cucumbers, chopped
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- ½ cup green onions, sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp crushed peanuts for garnish
- Sriracha sauce to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Chicken: Grill or pan-sear chicken breasts over medium-high heat for about 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through. Let rest before slicing.
- 2. Prepare the Vegetables: Chop bell peppers, cucumbers, and carrots into bite-sized pieces.
- 3. Make the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey or maple syrup, minced garlic, sesame oil, and sriracha until smooth.
- 4. Toss Everything Together: In a large bowl, combine sliced chicken with veggies and cilantro. Pour the dressing over and toss gently.
- 5. Add Crunch: Sprinkle crushed peanuts on top just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling/Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg