Description
Dive into a burst of flavors with this Thai cucumber salad featuring tender chicken, crisp cucumbers, and zesty lime. Perfectly balanced with sweet, sour, and spicy notes, this dish is a delightful addition to any meal. Ideal for summer gatherings or a light lunch, it’s quick to prepare and sure to impress your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 medium Persian or English cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- Juice of 2 limes (about 4 tbsp)
- 1–2 tsp fish sauce (to taste)
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts (toasted if possible)
Instructions
- 1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill on medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- 2. In a bowl, combine sliced cucumbers, cilantro, red chili flakes, lime juice, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Mix well and let sit to meld flavors.
- 3. Add sliced chicken to the cucumber mixture and gently fold together.
- 4. Sprinkle chopped peanuts just before serving.
- 5. Serve immediately on individual plates or in a large bowl.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg