Crunchy Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing
Crunchy Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings together tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a creamy peanut dressing. Perfect for busy weeknights or spontaneous gatherings, this salad is quick to prepare in just 27 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup bell peppers (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup carrots (julienned)
- 1 cup cucumbers (diced)
- ½ cup cilantro (chopped)
- ½ cup mint (chopped)
- ½ cup unsweetened peanut butter
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 tbsp honey (optional)
- Water as needed for consistency
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for about 6 minutes on each side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Allow it to rest before slicing.
- While the chicken cools, prepare the vegetables: slice the bell peppers, julienne the carrots, and dice the cucumbers.
- To make the peanut dressing, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey (if using), and water until smooth.
- In a large bowl, toss together sliced chicken, bell peppers, carrots, cucumbers, cilantro, and mint. Drizzle the peanut dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill for later enjoyment.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of salad (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg