Description
Savor the vibrant explosion of flavors in this Thai Chicken Salad, featuring tender chicken, fresh veggies, and a zesty dressing that elevates any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Fresh romaine or butter lettuce
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 cucumber
- 2 carrots
- Fresh cilantro
- Juice of 2 limes
- Low-sodium soy sauce
- Chili sauce (to taste)
- Peanuts or cashews (for topping)
- Peanut butter
- Honey or agave syrup
- Sesame oil
- Garlic clove (minced or finely chopped)
Instructions
- Grill or pan-sear chicken breasts over medium heat for 6-8 minutes per side until fully cooked. Allow to cool and slice.
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and chili sauce until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped lettuce, sliced bell pepper, cucumber strips, shredded carrots, and cilantro; toss gently.
- Add sliced chicken on top of the veggies and drizzle with the sauce. Toss to coat evenly.
- Top with chopped peanuts or cashews before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling/Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad bowl (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg