Thai Chicken Salad

Thai Chicken Salad

5 servings
This chopped Asian salad has low carb fixings like shredded cabbage, carrots, chicken, peppers, and crunchy peanuts. A smooth, creamy dressing with peanut butter and sesame oil adds rich flavor and a bit of spiciness. For more delicious salads, visit Salad Recipes.

Ingredients

  • 1 package raw coleslaw mix)

    8-ounce

  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken)

    (Note 2

  • 5 scallions

    thinly sliced), (Note 3

  • 1 red bell pepper

    cored, very thinly sliced lengthwise then cut in half widthwise

  • 1 jalapeño

    very thinly sliced widthwise or diced), (Note 4

  • 1/2 cup roasted peanuts

    roughly chopped

  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter)

    (Note 5

  • 1/4 cup toasted sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon table salt

Directions

  1. 1

    Prep Ingredients: Add all salad fixings to large bowl, big enough for tossing them. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Make Dressing: In medium microwave-safe bowl or measuring glass, add all peanut dressing ingredients except for sesame oil. Microwave uncovered until peanut butter is just softened, about 15 seconds at high power (Note 7). Whisk in sesame oil until very smooth and fully combined, about a minute.

  3. 3

    Toss Salad: Pour peanut dressing over salad fixings, tossing salad until well-mixed. Serve (Note 8).

Thai Chicken Salad

Thai Chicken Salad

4.7(30)20 min5 servings

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About this Recipe

Craving a vibrant, flavorful salad that’s both satisfying and ready in a flash? This Thai Chicken Salad delivers on all fronts, perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner, bringing restaurant-quality taste right to your kitchen in just 20 minutes.

What makes this Thai Chicken Salad truly special is its incredible balance. You get the crunch of fresh, low-carb vegetables, the richness of tender shredded chicken, and a luxuriously creamy, spicy peanut dressing that ties every element together. The combination of crunchy peanuts, bright bell pepper, and the subtle heat of jalapeño creates a dynamic texture and flavor profile that feels both indulgent and remarkably fresh.

Prepare for a delightful mix of crisp, fresh vegetables, primarily from the shredded cabbage and carrots found in a coleslaw mix, bright red bell pepper, and a lively kick from thinly sliced scallions and jalapeño. This is perfectly balanced by the savory, substantial shredded cooked chicken. The star of the show, the dressing, is a rich and creamy blend of peanut butter, aromatic toasted sesame oil, bright rice vinegar, and a touch of sriracha for that signature spicy flair. It's a cohesive, wonderfully aromatic dish that’s both refreshing and deeply satisfying, offering a complex array of textures and flavors in every bite.

Customization is easy with this versatile salad. Feel free to adjust the heat by adding more or less jalapeño or sriracha to suit your palate. For a different texture or flavor, swap out some of the shredded cabbage for other crisp greens like napa cabbage or romaine. If you're looking to boost the protein further, consider adding edamame. To make it vegetarian, simply omit the chicken and add extra vegetables, roasted tofu, or chickpeas.

This vibrant Thai Chicken Salad is ideal for a light lunch, a flavorful picnic dish, or a fresh, easy weeknight dinner. Serve it chilled for the best experience, perhaps alongside a simple broth soup for a complete and healthy meal.

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