Thai Peanut Chicken Pasta Salad

Thai Peanut Chicken Pasta Salad

90 min
8 servings

This easy Thai Peanut Chicken Pasta Salad is the perfect summer potluck dish.

Ingredients

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 3 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp. grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tbsp. packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tsp. toasted sesame oil
  • 1 1/2 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 3)
  • 1/2 c. smooth peanut butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice of 1/2 lime
  • 1 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp. rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tsp. grated fresh ginger
  • 2 tsp. sriracha
  • 1 tsp. toasted sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp. sesame seeds
  • 6 tbsp. warm water
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 lb. fusilli
  • 1/4 medium head of purple cabbage, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 large carrot, grated
  • 1 small cucumber, cut into half-moons
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 c. packed fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 c. roasted unsalted peanuts
  • 1 tsp. toasted sesame seeds

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until al dente according to package directions. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water, then drain.