Description
Crunchy Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that combines crisp vegetables, tender chicken, and a rich peanut dressing. This salad is not just a meal but a delightful culinary experience that balances sweet, savory, and spicy notes. Perfect for picnics, dinner parties, or light lunches, it’s sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. Enjoy the crunch and freshness in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Mixed salad greens
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 medium carrots
- 1 cucumber
- Fresh cilantro
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 minced garlic clove
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a baking dish and season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Bake for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/75°C). Let rest before slicing.
- While the chicken bakes, chop mixed salad greens, red bell pepper, carrots, and cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey or maple syrup, and minced garlic until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped veggies and fresh cilantro. Add sliced chicken on top.
- Drizzle peanut dressing over the salad mix and toss gently until well-coated. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg