Thai Chicken Salad Recipe
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 Servings
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Calories
2356 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Salad
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Cuisine
Thai
Thai Chicken Salad Recipe
Description
Thai Chicken Salad Recipe uses a mixture of Napa and red cabbage sliced thin for crispness, combined with grated carrot, green onions, cilantro, and shredded cooked chicken breast. The dressing blends fresh lime juice, natural peanut butter, low-sodium soy sauce, agave nectar (or honey), fish sauce, rice vinegar, and a hint of chili garlic sauce to create a creamy, tangy, and mildly spicy coating. Tossing the salad ingredients with this dressing ensures even flavor distribution. Garnish with toasted slivered almonds to add crunch and to complement the creamy dressing and tender chicken. This salad delivers a combination of textures and layered flavors that work well as a stand-alone dish or paired with other Asian-inspired meals.
Ingredients
- ½ Napa cabbage thinly sliced (about 4 cups)
- ¼ red cabbage thinly sliced (about 2 cups, small
- 2 carrot grated (about 1 cup, medium
- 3 green onion thinly sliced
- ¼ cup cilantro minced
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
- 3 tablespoons almonds toasted, slivered
The Dressing:
- 1 lime juiced
- 3 tablespoons peanut butter natural
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce low-sodium
- 3 teaspoons agave nectar or honey
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Chili garlic sauce
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the Napa cabbage, red cabbage, carrot, green onion, cilantro and chicken breast. Toss with the dressing. Garnish with the toasted almonds. Serve.
The Dressing:
- In a small glass bowl, combine the lime juice, peanut butter, soy sauce, agave nectar, fish sauce, rice vinegar and chili garlic sauce. Whisk until smooth.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2356 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1.75Cups | |
| Calories | 235.6kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 17.3g | 6% |
| Protein | 19.5g | 39% |
| Fat | 10.2g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 35.1mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 634.7mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 13% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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