Thai-inspired Chicken Salad with Peanut Sauce
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Thai-inspired Chicken Salad with Peanut Sauce is a winner in every way. It’s easy to make, bursting with flavor, and oh-so-satisfying. Whether you serve it as a light lunch or a refreshing dinner, it’s sure to become a new favorite in your recipe rotation. Give it a try and get ready to fall in love!
Thai Chicken Salad is like a flavor explosion in your mouth! The tender chicken is perfectly seasoned, the veggies are crisp and fresh, and the peanut dressing adds a creamy, tangy kick that’ll keep you coming back for more.
Another good entree salad is Broccoli Cornbread Salad.
Thai-inspired Chicken Salad with Peanut Sauce
Tired of the same old boring salads? Want to shake things up with something fresh, flavorful, and packed with protein? Look no further than this mouthwatering Thai Chicken Salad recipe! It’s a tantalizing blend of savory chicken, crunchy veggies, and a zesty peanut dressing that’ll have your taste buds doing a happy dance.
Ingredients
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- chicken breasts, cut into small chunks
- Salt and pepper to taste
- oil, divided
- rice vinegar, divided
- creamy peanut butter
- soy sauce, divided
- honey, divided
- kosher salt, divided
- garlic clove, minced
- shredded carrots
- red bell pepper
- cabbage or pre-shredded cabbage mix
- romaine lettuce, chopped
- slivered almonds
- chopped cilantro
Chicken Salad Instructions
- For this Thai-inspired Chicken Salad, season the chicken with salt and black pepper.
- Heat a non-stick skillet to a medium-high heat. Add two teaspoons of oil. Add the chicken. Cook the chicken until brown and cooked through. About 4-5 minutes.
- While the chicken cooks, whisk two teaspoons of rice vinegar, two teaspoons of peanut
butter , two teaspoons of soy sauce, and two teaspoons of honey in a small bowl. You can warm the peanutbutter in the microwave if needed. It combines better warm. - When the chicken is done cooking, turn the heat down to medium-low and add the sauce. Toss to coat the chicken. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, then remove from the heat.
- Whisk the rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, and garlic together. (You can use the same bowl in which you made the peanut sauce.) Slowly whisk in the remaining oil—season with salt and pepper.
- Add carrots, bell peppers, cabbage, romaine, and half of the almonds. Add the dressing. Toss to combine. Season if needed.
- Top with remaining almonds
Cooking Tips:
- Don’t overcook the chicken! Nobody likes dry, rubbery chicken. Cook it just until it’s no longer pink in the middle.
- Feel free to customize the veggies based on what you have on hand or what you prefer. This Thai-inspired Chicken Salad is versatile so you can mix and match it to your heart’s content.
- If you’re short on time, use store-bought rotisserie chicken instead of cooking your own.
Thai-inspired Chicken Salad FAQs:
Q: Can I make this salad ahead of time?
A: Absolutely! You can prepare all the components ahead of time and store them separately in the fridge. When you’re ready to eat, assemble the salad and toss it with the dressing.
Q: Is this salad gluten-free?
A: Yes, if you use gluten-free soy sauce or coconut aminos, this salad is gluten-free!
Q: Can I make the dressing ahead of time?
A: Of course! The dressing will keep well in the fridge for several days. Just give it a good stir before using it.
We have a local authentic Thai restaurant, Sao Thai, in town if you’re close to Tupelo, MS. Also, you’ll enjoy these recipes: Shrimp Pad Thai with Peanut Sauce, STUFFED BISCUITS, NAAN BREAD RECIPE WITH YEAST AND YOGURT, AVOCADO CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE, Thai Tumeric Chicken, Hot Honey Garlic Chicken Salad, Crunchy Sesame Chicken Salad, Sheet Pan Greek Chicken Thighs, and Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Peanut Butter Bread.
This Thai-inspired Chicken Salad is a winner in every way. It’s easy to make, bursting with flavor, and oh-so-satisfying. Whether you serve it as a light lunch or a refreshing dinner, it’s sure to become a new favorite in your recipe rotation. Give it a try and get ready to fall in love!
Thai-inspired Chicken Salad with Peanut Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breasts cut into small chunks
- salt and pepper to taste to taste
- 2 tablespoons oil divided
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar divided
- 2 teaspoons creamy peanut butter
- 3 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce divided
- 1 tablespoon honey divided
- 1 teaspoon salt divided
- 1 large garlic clove minced
- 1 cup carrots shredded
- 1 cup red bell pepper sliced
- 2 cups cabbage shredded or pre-shredded cabbage mix
- 1 head romaine lettuce chopped
- ½ cup almonds slivered
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.1 pound chicken breasts, salt and pepper to taste
- Season chicken with salt and black pepper.
- Heat a non-stick skillet to a medium-high heat. Add 2 teaspoons of oil. Add the chicken. Cook the chicken until brown and cooked through. About 4-5 minutes.2 tablespoons oil
- While the chicken cooks, whisk 2 teaspoons rice vinegar, 2 teaspoons peanut butter, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, kosher salt, and 2 teaspoons honey in a small bowl. You can warm the peanut butter in the microwave if needed. It combines better warm.2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 2 teaspoons creamy peanut butter, 3 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon salt
- When the chicken is done cooking, turn the heat down to medium-low and add the sauce. Toss to coat the chicken. Cook another 1-2 minutes then remove from the heat.
- Whisk together the remaining rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, and garlic together. (You can use the same bowl you made the peanut sauce in.) Slowly whisk in the remaining oil. Season with salt and pepper.1 large garlic clove
- Add carrots, bell peppers, cabbage, romaine, and half of the almonds. Add the dressing. Toss to combine. Season if needed.1 cup carrots, 1 cup red bell pepper, 2 cups cabbage, 1 head romaine lettuce, ½ cup almonds
- Top with remaining almonds and cilantro.¼ cup fresh cilantro
Nutrition
Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are important to you, I recommend calculating them yourself.