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Crunchy Thai Chicken Salad with Creamy Peanut Dressing

A white bowl filled with creamy, shredded thai chicken salad topped generously with chopped peanuts and green onions.
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Make this vibrant Thai Chicken Salad for a light lunch or dinner. It features tender shredded chicken, crisp vegetables, and a homemade, tangy peanut dressing for satisfying flavor and crunch. This is a great healthy chicken recipe perfect for meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
  • 4 cups shredded Napa cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts, for topping
  • For the Peanut Dressing:
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten free)
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional, for heat)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, warm water, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, lime juice, ginger, garlic, and sriracha until completely smooth. Add more warm water, one teaspoon at a time, if you need a thinner consistency. Set aside.
  2. Combine the salad base: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, Napa cabbage, carrots, red bell pepper, cilantro, and mint.
  3. Dress the salad: Pour about three-quarters of the peanut dressing over the salad mixture. Toss gently until all ingredients are lightly coated. Add more dressing as needed to reach your desired level of creaminess.
  4. Serve immediately for the best crunch, or refrigerate for up to 4 hours for meal prep.
  5. Divide the salad among serving bowls. Top each serving with chopped peanuts before you serve.

Notes

  • For a quick protein source, use rotisserie chicken. This makes it a quick weeknight dinner.
  • If you prefer a different flavor profile, substitute the peanut dressing with a Ginger Sesame Dressing.
  • This salad keeps well for meal prep; store the dressing separately if making more than 24 hours ahead to maintain maximum crunch.

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