Description
If you’re craving a dish that combines vibrant flavors and crunchy textures, this Thai Chicken Salad is the answer! Bursting with fresh ingredients and topped with a creamy homemade peanut dressing, this salad offers a delightful balance of taste and nutrition. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, this quick recipe showcases shredded chicken, colorful vegetables, and a hint of sweetness from mandarin oranges. In just 25 minutes, you can create a family-friendly meal that’s both satisfying and refreshing. Whether you enjoy it as a light dinner or a wholesome lunch, this Thai Chicken Salad is sure to impress!
Ingredients
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- ½ cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (can sub hot sauce)
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 4 cups shredded chicken
- 4 cups green cabbage (shredded)
- 1 cup red cabbage (shredded)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 cup carrots (julienned)
- 1 (11 oz.) can mandarin oranges (drained and patted dry)
- ½ cup green onions
- ¼ cup cilantro (roughly chopped)
- ½ cup honey roasted peanuts
- ⅓ cup slivered almonds
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by blending peanut butter, soy sauce, chicken broth, lime juice, honey, sriracha, garlic powder, toasted sesame oil, and ground ginger until smooth. Chill while preparing the salad.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, green cabbage, red cabbage, diced red bell pepper, julienned carrots, drained mandarin oranges, green onions, cilantro, honey roasted peanuts, and slivered almonds. Mix well.
- Drizzle the chilled dressing over the salad and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg