Thai Chicken Salad

Thai Chicken Salad

from thecozycook.com
25 min

This Thai Chicken Salad is easy to make with homemade peanut dressing, crispy cabbage, shredded chicken, crunchy peanuts, and more! It's a refreshing dinner idea that also makes a great side dish.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup Chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha (can sub hot sauce)
  • ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 4 cups shredded chicken
  • 4 cups green cabbage (shredded)
  • 1 cup red cabbage (shredded)
  • 1 red bell Pepper (diced)
  • 1 cup carrots (julienned)
  • 1 (11 oz.) can mandarin oranges (drained and patted dry)
  • ½ cup green onions
  • ¼ cup cilantro (roughly chopped)
  • ½ cup honey roasted peanuts
  • 1/3 cup slivered almonds
  • Optional: Chow Mein Noodles, Crispy Wonton Strips, Toasted Sesame Seeds

Directions

  1. 1

    Combine the dressing ingredients in a food processor or in a large bowl with a whisk until uniform in consistency. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

  2. 2

    Prepare the salad ingredients and toss them together in a large bowl.

  3. 3

    When ready to serve, add the dressing in increments and toss to coat until desired consistency is obtained. Serve!