Crunchy Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing
This vibrant and refreshing Crunchy Thai Chicken Salad features tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a tantalizing peanut dressing, making it a perfect quick meal.
Equipment
- Grill or baking tray or frying pan
- Medium bowl
- Whisk
- Large bowl
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 2 _ chicken breasts
- 6 cups romaine lettuce shredded
- 2 cups red cabbage thinly sliced
- 1 cup carrots julienned
- 1 _ red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 _ cucumber thinly sliced
- 3 _ green onions sliced
- 0.5 cup cilantro chopped
- 0.5 cup peanuts roasted, chopped
For the Peanut Dressing
- 0.5 cup peanut butter
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbs rice vinegar
- 2 tbs honey
- 1 tbs sesame oil
- 1 tbs grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 2 tbs water or more, to thin
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken
- Cook chicken breasts by grilling, baking, or pan-frying until fully cooked. Shred or dice the cooked chicken and set it aside to cool.
Prepare the Dressing
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic. Add water gradually until the dressing reaches your desired consistency.
Assemble the Salad
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded romaine lettuce, red cabbage, carrots, red bell pepper, cucumber, green onions, and chopped cilantro.
Combine and Serve
- Add the cooked chicken to the vegetables. Pour the peanut dressing over the salad and toss to coat everything evenly. Garnish with chopped peanuts and red pepper flakes, if using, before serving.
Notes
For extra crunch, add some crispy wonton strips or toasted sesame seeds. You can also customize the vegetables based on your preferences, such as adding edamame or snap peas.