Thai Peanut Chicken Salad
A vibrant and nutritious salad featuring tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a creamy peanut dressing, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or refreshing lunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 cup julienned carrots
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Sriracha to taste
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet, let cool, and slice.
- Prep the vegetables: Thinly slice bell peppers and cucumbers, and julienne the carrots.
- Make the dressing: Whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey or maple syrup, and Sriracha in a mixing bowl.
- Combine and toss: In a large bowl, add sliced chicken and prepped vegetables. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.
- Serve and enjoy: Garnish with cilantro. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Notes
For the best results, check the chicken temperature (165°F) and let it rest before slicing. Adjust dressing ingredients to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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