Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing
This Thai chicken salad with peanut dressing is a vibrant and satisfying dish perfect for any meal. With a delightful combination of crunchy vegetables, shredded chicken, and a creamy, nutty dressing, it promises to tantalize your taste buds in just 20 minutes. Ideal for busy weeknights or as a refreshing side at gatherings, this salad is packed with protein and healthy fats, making it both nutritious and fulfilling. Customize it with your favorite veggies or use leftover rotisserie chicken for added convenience. Enjoy it as a standalone meal, in lettuce wraps, or alongside rice noodles for a complete dining experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound coleslaw mix
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1/4 cup scallions (chopped)
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
- 5 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons water (or more as needed)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon pure sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Small handful fresh cilantro (optional)
- Small handful fresh basil (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter, water, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, ginger, and garlic powder. Whisk until smooth.
- In a large bowl, mix coleslaw mix, chicken, scallions, red bell pepper, and peanuts. Optionally add fresh cilantro and basil.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately for maximum freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 60mg