Description
Thai Chicken Salad is a refreshing blend of crunchy vegetables and tender chicken, drizzled with a zesty dressing that will delight your taste buds at any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Mixed greens (baby spinach and arugula)
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 cucumber
- 2 carrots
- Fresh cilantro
- Coarsely chopped peanuts
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the grill or skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Grill for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- 2. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips. Meanwhile, chop the bell peppers, dice cucumber, shred carrots, and finely chop cilantro.
- 3. In a bowl, combine fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, chili paste, and minced garlic; mix well.
- 4. In a large bowl, toss mixed greens with prepared veggies. Top with sliced chicken and drizzle dressing over the salad.
- 5. Gently toss to combine and sprinkle chopped peanuts on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp for a different protein option. Enhance crunch by adding crispy fried onions or additional nuts.