Description
Dive into a bowl of summer freshness with this Chopped Thai-Inspired Chicken Salad. Combining tender grilled chicken, vibrant veggies, and a zesty peanut dressing, this dish is not only delicious but also effortlessly easy to prepare. Perfect for warm evenings or backyard gatherings, it offers a satisfying balance of flavors and textures. Customize with your favorite ingredients for a delightful meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cups shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup sliced cucumber (preferably English)
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 1 tsp sugar
Instructions
- 1. Cook the chicken: Grill over medium heat until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (about 6-7 minutes per side) or bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes. Let cool before chopping into bite-sized pieces.
- 2. Prepare the veggies: Thinly slice the red cabbage and cucumber, and grate the carrots. Chop cilantro.
- 3. Make the dressing: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, lime juice, peanut butter, garlic, and sugar until smooth.
- 4. Combine: In a large bowl, mix chopped chicken with cabbage, carrots, cucumber, and cilantro. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.
- 5. Serve: Plate individually or family-style garnished with extra cilantro.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg