Description
Spicy and refreshing, this chopped Thai-inspired chicken salad delivers a perfect balance of zesty flavors and crisp textures. Packed with aromatic herbs and a tangy dressing, it invites you to savor a delightful culinary journey through Thailand’s vibrant street food scene.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (473 ml) chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- ½ cup (118 ml) peanuts, chopped (for topping)
- ½ cup (118 ml) green onions, chopped
- ½ cup (118 ml) fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 cups (473 ml) green cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup (237 ml) red cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup (237 ml) carrots, shredded
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup (59 ml) peanut butter, creamy
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) sesame oil
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) honey or maple syrup
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1–2 tbsps (15–30 ml) warm water (to thin as needed)
- ½–1 tsp (2.5–5 ml) sriracha or chili paste, optional (for heat)
Instructions
- Craft Dressing: Whisk dressing ingredients in a small bowl until silky smooth, gradually incorporating warm water to achieve perfect drizzling consistency.
- Combine Ingredients: In a spacious mixing vessel, amalgamate shredded chicken, crisp cabbage medley, vibrant bell peppers, julienned carrots, fragrant cilantro, and sliced green onions into a harmonious blend.
- Dress and Integrate: Cascade peanut dressing over the salad, gently tossing to ensure each morsel is lavishly coated with the zesty Thai-inspired flavor profile.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle roasted peanuts and optional fresh herb garnishes atop the salad. Serve chilled or at room temperature, allowing the intricate flavors to intermingle and intensify.
Notes
- Refrigerate the salad for 15-30 minutes before serving to allow the dressing to penetrate the vegetables and enhance the overall taste profile.
- Swap chicken with tofu, shrimp, or grilled tempeh for vegetarian or alternative protein variations that maintain the dish’s Thai-inspired essence.
- Gradually add warm water to the peanut dressing to achieve your preferred texture, ensuring it coats ingredients without becoming too runny.
- Chop and store vegetables separately before assembling to maintain crispness and prevent soggy salad, ideal for meal prepping or quick weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg