Fantastic Tropical Thai Chicken Salad
Dive into a burst of exotic freshness with this Fantastic Tropical Thai Chicken Salad! Combining tender, perfectly seared chicken breast with a medley of vibrant ingredients like juicy mango, crisp cucumber, and crunchy bell peppers, this salad is a symphony of flavors and textures. A tangy-sweet dressing made from fresh lime juice, fish sauce, honey, and a hint of red chili ties everything together, delivering the bold, authentic taste of Thailand in every bite. Topped with crushed peanuts and fresh cilantro for added crunch and aroma, this colorful dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a nutritious and satisfying meal perfect for lunch or dinner. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a quick and easy recipe that brings the tropics to your table—a must-try for anyone craving a light, flavorful, and refreshing salad with an Asian twist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon Coconut oil
- 100 grams Mixed salad greens
- 1 large Mango, diced
- 1 medium Cucumber, thinly sliced
- 150 grams Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 medium Carrot, julienned
- 20 grams Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 30 grams Crushed peanuts
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1.5 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 Garlic clove, minced
- 1 Fresh red chili, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
Instructions
Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the coconut oil.
Season the chicken breasts with a pinch of salt and pepper, then sear them in the skillet for 4-5 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Remove from the skillet and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, mango, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, carrot, and fresh cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, honey, minced garlic, fresh red chili, and sesame oil to create the dressing.
Add the cooked chicken strips to the salad bowl and drizzle the dressing over the top. Toss gently to combine and ensure everything is well coated.
Sprinkle the salad with crushed peanuts for added crunch and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1426 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.0 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.7 g | 98% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 344 mg | 115% | |
| Sodium | 3324 mg | 145% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 106.4 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.8 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 76.3 g | ||
| Protein | 131.5 g | 263% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 288 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 3852 mg | 82% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
