Thai Chicken Salad

Thai Chicken Salad

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 can mandarin oranges

    11 oz.

  • 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!

Thai Chicken Salad

Thai Chicken Salad

4.9(16)

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About this Recipe

Looking for a vibrant, satisfying meal that's bursting with flavor and texture? This Thai Chicken Salad delivers a refreshing dinner experience that's deceptively easy to assemble.

What makes this salad truly special is its balanced homemade peanut dressing, which effortlessly coats tender shredded chicken and an array of crisp vegetables. The combination of savory, sweet, and tangy notes, along with a delightful crunch from various toppings, ensures every bite is exciting and flavorful.

As you delve into this salad, you'll discover a harmonious interplay of textures. From the tender, protein-rich shredded chicken to the crisp green and red cabbage, and the snappy julienned carrots, it's a textural delight. The creamy peanut dressing, infused with bright lime juice, savory soy sauce, sweet honey, and a hint of ginger and sriracha, provides a rich, complex foundation. Sweet mandarin oranges offer a juicy, refreshing counterpoint, making this dish feel both wholesome and incredibly satisfying.

Customization & Serving Ideas

This recipe is wonderfully adaptable to your pantry and preferences. While sriracha lends a fantastic kick, you can easily substitute any hot sauce you have on hand to adjust the spice level. For an extra layer of crunch, consider adding optional Chow Mein Noodles, Crispy Wonton Strips, or a sprinkle of Toasted Sesame Seeds alongside the honey roasted peanuts and slivered almonds.

This versatile Thai Chicken Salad shines as a light yet filling main course, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a sunny afternoon lunch. It also makes an excellent, vibrant side dish to complement a larger meal. Garnish generously with fresh cilantro and additional peanuts for a beautiful presentation that’s as appealing to the eye as it is to the palate.

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