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Thai Chicken Salad

Thai Chicken Salad: Crisp, Colorful, and Bursting with Flavor

Discover the vibrant Thai Chicken Salad packed with fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and a creamy peanut dressing—perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 330
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter or almond butter for a nut variation
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free option
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian version
  • 1 unit lime juice or lemon juice if necessary
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha or any hot sauce if preferred
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder or fresh minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil or olive oil, but lacks aroma
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger or fresh ginger for bolder flavor
Salad
  • 2 cups shredded chicken rotisserie chicken to save time
  • 2 cups chopped green cabbage or coleslaw mix
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage or all green cabbage
  • 1 unit red bell pepper or any color bell pepper
  • 1 cup grated carrots or additional veggies like cucumber
  • 1 cup drained mandarin oranges omit for fewer ingredients
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro or parsley as substitute
  • 1/4 cup honey roasted peanuts use any preferred nuts
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds or any preferred seeds

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • whisk
  • large mixing bowl
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Dressing Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, chicken broth, and lime juice. Add honey, sriracha, garlic powder, toasted sesame oil, and ground ginger. Whisk for 2–3 minutes until creamy and smooth.
Chill Dressing
  1. Cover the bowl or transfer to a jar. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.
Prepare Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, add shredded chicken, green cabbage, red cabbage, red bell pepper, grated carrots, mandarin oranges, green onions, cilantro, honey roasted peanuts, and slivered almonds.
Serve Salad
  1. Drizzle the dressing over the salad. Toss gently for 1–2 minutes until well-coated. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 130IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Dress the salad just before serving to keep the freshness and crunch. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.

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