Thai Chicken Salad
Experience a burst of vibrant flavors with this Thai Chicken Salad, a refreshing and healthy dish that's perfect for any occasion. Juicy, pan-seared chicken breast is seasoned to perfection and paired with a medley of crisp romaine, crunchy red cabbage, sweet carrots, and cooling cucumber. Fresh cilantro and mint add a fragrant herbaceous touch, while roasted peanuts bring a satisfying crunch. The star of the recipe is a zesty homemade dressing featuring tangy lime juice, umami-rich fish sauce, a hint of honey, and a touch of spice from fresh red chili. Ready in just 40 minutes, this salad is a perfect balance of bold Thai-inspired flavors and wholesome ingredients, making it a must-try for anyone seeking a quick and satisfying meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 5 cups Romaine lettuce
- 2 cups Red cabbage
- 1 cup Carrots
- 1 cup Cucumber
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
- 0.25 cup Fresh mint leaves
- 0.25 cup Roasted peanuts
- 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 piece Fresh red chili
- 0.5 tablespoon Sesame oil
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and golden brown. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
While the chicken cools, shred the romaine lettuce and red cabbage. Use a grater or julienne peeler to shred the carrots. Thinly slice the cucumber.
Chop the fresh cilantro and mint leaves, and roughly chop the roasted peanuts.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by combining the fish sauce, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, finely chopped red chili, and sesame oil. Whisk until well combined.
Once the chicken has rested, slice it into strips or shred it with a fork.
In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, red cabbage, carrots, cucumber, cilantro, and mint. Add the chicken strips on top.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Sprinkle the chopped roasted peanuts on top as garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy this flavorful and refreshing Thai Chicken Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
336 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.2 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 74 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 1419 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.4 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.5 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.7 g | ||
| Protein | 33.7 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 144 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 892 mg | 19% | |
*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.
