Thai Citrus Chicken Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant and refreshing Thai Citrus Chicken Salad! Packed with juicy slices of golden-browned chicken, crisp vegetables, and a zesty homemade dressing featuring lime, orange juice, honey, and a hint of fish sauce, this salad delivers a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and umami flavors. Topped with roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, fresh cilantro, and optional red chili for a spicy kick, this dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s a light yet satisfying option for lunch or dinner. Perfectly suited for lovers of Thai-inspired cuisine, this salad offers a harmonious medley of textures and tastes, making it a must-try for a healthy, flavor-packed meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons Lime juice
- 3 tablespoons Orange juice
- 1 tablespoon Fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 medium Cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 large Carrot, julienned
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro leaves
- 0.25 cup Roasted peanuts, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- 1 small Red chili, finely sliced (optional for spice)
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts lightly with salt and pepper on both sides.
Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken breasts for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until fully cooked through and golden brown. Remove from the skillet and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together lime juice, orange juice, fish sauce, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger to make the dressing. Adjust the seasoning to taste, if needed.
In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, cucumber, carrot, red bell pepper, and cilantro.
Add the sliced chicken on top of the salad mixture.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
Sprinkle the roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, and red chili (if using) on top as garnishes.
Serve the salad immediately and enjoy the vibrant citrus and Thai-inspired flavors!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1269 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.2 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.7 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 296 mg | 99% | |
| Sodium | 2282 mg | 99% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.0 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.8 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.9 g | ||
| Protein | 132.0 g | 264% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 346 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 3473 mg | 74% | |
*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.
