Description
Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing is a vibrant and nutritious dish that combines tender grilled chicken, crisp fresh vegetables, and a rich, creamy peanut dressing. Perfect for lunch or as a light dinner option, this salad bursts with flavor in every bite. Easy to prepare and customizable, it’s an ideal choice for impressing guests or enjoying a healthy meal at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cups mixed greens (e.g., lettuce, spinach)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tbsp honey (optional)
- Water for consistency
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Let it rest before slicing.
- Chop mixed greens, carrots, bell pepper, and cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey (if using), and water until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine sliced chicken and chopped vegetables. Drizzle with peanut dressing and toss until evenly coated.
- Sprinkle fresh cilantro over the top before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: skillet cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg