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Thai Chicken Salad
Thai Chicken Salad
Thai Chicken Salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that typically includes shredded or grilled chicken mixed with a variety of fresh vegetables such as lettuce, cucumber, carrots, and bell peppers. It is often served with a tangy and flavorful Thai dressing made with ingredients like lime juice, fish sauce, soy sauce, and chili. Some variations may also include herbs like cilantro and mint, as well as toppings like peanuts or crispy wonton strips for added crunch. It’s a perfect balance of savory, sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors that make it a popular choice for a light and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 head lettuce washed and chopped
- 1 cucumber thinly sliced
- 1 carrot grated
- 1 bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves chopped
- 1/4 cup peanuts crushed (optional)
- 1/4 cup crispy wonton strips (optional)
- Lime wedges for garnish
For the dressing:
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- 1 red chili thinly sliced (optional for heat)
Instructions
- Cook the chicken breasts in a skillet or grill until fully cooked. Let them cool, then shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, lettuce, cucumber, carrot, bell pepper, cilantro, and mint.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, fish sauce, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and chili (if using) to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine, ensuring everything is well coated.
- Divide the salad among four plates and top with crushed peanuts and crispy wonton strips if desired.
- Garnish with lime wedges and serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcal (15%)Carbohydrates: 27g (9%)Protein: 31g (62%)Fat: 8g (12%)Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 74mg (25%)Sodium: 1205mg (52%)Potassium: 1020mg (29%)Fiber: 5g (21%)Sugar: 11g (12%)Vitamin A: 4548IU (91%)Vitamin C: 69mg (84%)Calcium: 82mg (8%)Iron: 3mg (17%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
