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Thai Chicken Salad

Zesty Thai Chicken Salad Packed with Crunchy Freshness

This Thai Chicken Salad is a vibrant, healthy, and quick dish full of crunchy vegetables and creamy peanut dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Peanut Butter Substitute with almond butter for a different taste
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce Use tamari for a gluten-free option
  • 1/4 cup Chicken Broth Vegetable broth can work as a vegetarian substitute
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice Lemon juice can be used in a pinch
  • 1 tbsp Honey Maple syrup is a good vegan alternative
  • 1 tsp Sriracha Substitute with any hot sauce to taste
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic is a stronger alternative
  • 1 tbsp Toasted Sesame Oil Can omit if not available
  • 1 tsp Ground Ginger Freshly grated ginger can enhance flavor
Salad
  • 2 cups Shredded Chicken Rotisserie chicken or poached chicken are great options
  • 2 cups Green Cabbage Coleslaw mix can simplify prep
  • 1 cup Red Cabbage Omit if only green cabbage is available
  • 1 cup Red Bell Pepper Any mild bell pepper works
  • 1 cup Julienned Carrots Shredded carrots can replace julienned
  • 1 cup Mandarin Oranges Fresh oranges can be used if preferred
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions Substitute with chopped chives
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Omit for those who prefer not to have cilantro
  • 1/2 cup Honey Roasted Peanuts Plain peanuts can be a substitute
  • 1/4 cup Slivered Almonds Can omit or use other nuts like cashews
Optional Toppings
  • Chow Mein Noodles
  • Crispy Wonton Strips
  • Toasted Sesame Seeds

Equipment

  • food processor
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a food processor or mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, chicken broth, lime juice, honey, sriracha, garlic powder, toasted sesame oil, and ground ginger. Blend or whisk until smooth and creamy. Chill the dressing while you prepare the salad ingredients.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add shredded chicken, green cabbage, red cabbage, red bell pepper, julienned carrots, mandarin oranges, green onions, cilantro, honey-roasted peanuts, and slivered almonds. Toss gently to mix.
  3. Drizzle the chilled dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently with a large spoon or tongs to coat everything evenly.
  4. Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual bowls and serve fresh. Add optional toppings right before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Dress the salad just before serving to keep ingredients fresh. Use rotisserie chicken for a shortcut.

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