Description
Chopped Thai Crunch Chicken Salad is a vibrant, refreshing meal made with shredded chicken, crisp veggies, crunchy peanuts, and a creamy peanut-lime dressing that brings it all together with sweet, tangy, and savory Thai-inspired flavor.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/3 cup chopped roasted peanuts
- For the Peanut Dressing:
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1–2 tbsp water (to thin, as needed)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp grated ginger
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together all peanut dressing ingredients until smooth. Add water to thin if necessary. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, cucumber, green onions, and cilantro.
- Pour the peanut dressing over the salad and toss well to combine.
- Top with chopped peanuts and serve immediately, or refrigerate for 30 minutes to chill and let flavors meld.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with edamame or tofu.
- Adjust dressing sweetness or acidity to taste by modifying honey or lime juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 65mg