Name: Thai Chicken Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
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); 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))

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.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Course Brunch, Lunch

Cuisine Thai

Servings servings

Calories 300 kcal

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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)

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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!

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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%)

Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.

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