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Crunchy Thai Chicken Salad with Homemade Peanut Dressing

Crunchy Thai Chicken Salad with Homemade Peanut Dressing

Enjoy this Crunchy Thai Chicken Salad with Homemade Peanut Dressing for a refreshing meal packed with flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Thai
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • whisk

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Vegetables

  • 1 lb cooked chicken breast, shredded
  • 4 cups shredded Napa cabbage
  • 2 cups shredded red cabbage
  • 1 large carrot, julienned
  • 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh mint
  • ¼ cup chopped scallions
  • ¼ cup chopped peanuts for topping
  • 2 tablespoons crispy fried wonton strips optional

Peanut Dressing

  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ¼ cup warm water
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce adjust to taste

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Prepare the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, warm water, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and sriracha until smooth. Add more water, one teaspoon at a time, if you need a thinner consistency. Set aside.
  • Combine the salad base: In a large bowl, combine the shredded Napa cabbage, red cabbage, julienned carrot, sliced red bell pepper, cilantro, mint, and scallions.
  • Add the chicken: Add the shredded cooked chicken to the vegetable mixture.
  • Dress the salad: Pour about half of the peanut dressing over the salad mixture. Toss gently until all ingredients are lightly coated. Add more dressing as needed, reserving some for serving if desired.
  • Serve: Divide the salad among serving bowls. Top each serving with chopped peanuts and crispy wonton strips, if using. Serve immediately or store components separately for meal prepping.

Notes

For meal prepping, store the dressing separately from the salad ingredients to keep the vegetables crisp. Dress just before eating. If you do not have cooked chicken, you can quickly poach chicken breasts in simmering water for 12-15 minutes until cooked through, then shred. For extra flavor, add ¼ cup of shelled, chopped edamame to the salad mix.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 550mgFiber: 5gSugar: 12g
Keyword chicken salad, Healthy Recipe, Low Fat, meal prep, peanut dressing, Thai salad
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