Description
Crunchy Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing is a vibrant fusion of fresh vegetables and juicy chicken, all drizzled with a creamy peanut dressing that packs a flavorful punch. This delightful dish is perfect for warm days, summer picnics, or impressing dinner guests without the fuss. With its mix of textures and bright flavors, each bite transports you to the bustling streets of Thailand. Enjoy it as a main course or side dish, and make every meal memorable!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- Juice of 1 lime
- 4 cups mixed greens (romaine and spinach)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Season chicken breasts with minced garlic and soy sauce. Bake on a parchment-lined sheet for 25-30 minutes until thoroughly cooked.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, peanut butter, rice vinegar, honey or maple syrup, and lime juice until smooth.
- After cooling slightly, chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, cilantro, and chicken.
- Drizzle with peanut dressing before serving and garnish with crushed peanuts if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 75mg