Crunchy Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing – Easy Flavor-Packed Healthy Meal
Crunchy Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing is a vibrant, flavor-packed salad with juicy chicken, crisp vegetables, fresh herbs, and a creamy peanut-lime dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1 cup cucumbers, diced
- ½ cup cilantro, chopped
- ½ cup mint, chopped
- ½ cup unsweetened peanut butter
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 tbsp honey (optional)
- Water as needed for consistency
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook in a skillet over medium-high heat for about 6 minutes per side until fully cooked (165°F). Let rest, then slice.
- Prepare vegetables by slicing bell peppers, julienning carrots, and dicing cucumbers.
- Whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, and water until smooth to make dressing.
- Combine chicken, vegetables, and herbs in a large bowl.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately or chill before serving.
Notes
- Adjust water in dressing to reach desired consistency.
- Chilling enhances flavor but is optional.
- Swap herbs based on preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg