Thai Style Warm Chicken Salad with Chilli Mint Lime
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and flavorful Thai Style Warm Chicken Salad with Chilli Mint Lime. Perfectly seared boneless chicken breasts are combined with crisp cucumber, red onion, and a medley of fresh herbs like mint and cilantro for a refreshing yet savory base. A zesty dressing of fish sauce, lime juice, and a touch of sugar is kicked up a notch with slices of fiery red chili, bringing the signature bold flavors of Thai cuisine to every bite. Served warm on a bed of crunchy lettuce, this salad is both light and satisfying, making it an ideal option for a quick, healthy, and flavorful meal. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or as an impressive appetizer for your next dinner party.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 piece fresh red chili
- 0.5 cup fresh mint leaves
- 0.25 cup cilantro leaves
- 0.5 piece red onion
- 1 piece cucumber
- 4 pieces lettuce leaves
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side or until fully cooked and golden brown. Remove from the skillet and let rest for 5 minutes.
While the chicken rests, prepare the dressing by whisking together the fish sauce, lime juice, granulated sugar, and finely sliced fresh red chili in a small bowl until well combined.
Slice the rested chicken into thin strips and place in a mixing bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and cucumber. Roughly tear the mint leaves and cilantro. Add these to the mixing bowl with the sliced chicken.
Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetables, tossing gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Serve the salad warm on a bed of fresh lettuce leaves, garnished with a few extra mint leaves for presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
945 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.7 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 296 mg | 99% | |
| Sodium | 4674 mg | 203% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.2 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.5 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.2 g | ||
| Protein | 121.5 g | 243% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 565 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 17.4 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 2886 mg | 61% | |
*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.
