Description
Thai Peanut Chicken Salad is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that brings together tender chicken and crisp vegetables, all coated in a creamy peanut sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or sunny picnics, this salad is not just a meal—it’s an experience that will delight your taste buds. With its refreshing crunch and rich dressing, it’s sure to become a staple in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup cucumbers, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 cup tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup creamy natural peanut butter
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- Cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Grill or pan-sear the chicken breasts over medium-high heat until cooked through (165°F), about 6-7 minutes per side. Let cool slightly before slicing.
- In a large bowl, combine diced cucumbers, bell peppers, and tomatoes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, garlic, and ginger until smooth.
- Add sliced chicken to the vegetable mix and drizzle with dressing. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling/Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg