Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing
Thai chicken salad with peanut dressing is a vibrant and refreshing dish that comes together in just 20 minutes, making it the perfect quick meal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This salad features tender shredded chicken and a colorful array of crunchy vegetables, all coated in a creamy peanut dressing that delivers a delightful burst of flavor. Whether you’re using leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken, this easy recipe makes for a nutritious and satisfying lunch or dinner option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound coleslaw mix
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh scallions
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
- 5 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons water (or more as needed)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, water, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, toasted sesame oil, ginger, and garlic powder. Whisk until smooth. Adjust thickness with more water if needed.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, mix coleslaw mix, shredded chicken, scallions, red bell pepper, and peanuts. Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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