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Thai Chicken Salad: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe


  • Author: Lauren Baker
  • Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

– 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
– 4 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., romaine, spinach, arugula)
– 1 large carrot, julienned
– 1 cucumber, sliced or julienned
– 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
– 1/4 cup red cabbage, shredded
– 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
– 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
– 1/4 cup peanuts, chopped (optional)


Instructions

Creating the ultimate Thai Chicken Salad is simple and rewarding. Follow these easy steps:

1. Prepare the Chicken: Cook the chicken breast by boiling or grilling until fully cooked. Allow it to cool before shredding or dicing.
2. Chop the Vegetables: While the chicken is cooling, chop the salad vegetables. Julienne the carrots and slice the cucumber and bell pepper.
3. Mix the Greens: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, shredded carrots, sliced cucumbers, red bell peppers, red cabbage, cilantro, and green onions.
4. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, fish sauce, honey or maple syrup, soy sauce, sesame oil, and chili paste until well combined.
5. Combine Chicken and Vegetables: Add the shredded chicken to the bowl of mixed vegetables and toss gently to combine.
6. Dress the Salad: Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad mixture. Toss everything gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
7. Serve and Garnish: Transfer the salad to a serving platter. If desired, sprinkle chopped peanuts on top for an added crunch.

Now your Thai Chicken Salad is ready to impress!

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Fat: 18g
  • Protein: 28g