4.7 from 183 votes
Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing
This Thai chicken salad with peanut dressing is so fresh, bright, and easy to make! It's a great way to use leftover or rotisserie chicken, and it's on your table in just 20 minutes.
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 251 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Thai
Ingredients
- 1 pound coleslaw mix
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1/4 cup scallions chopped
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
- small handful fresh cilantro chopped (optional but recommended)
- small handful fresh basil sliced thin or torn (optional)
- salt & pepper to taste
Dressing:
- 5 tablespoons creamy peanut butter see note
- 3 tablespoons water or more as needed
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon pure sesame oil see note
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Add the dressing ingredients to a medium-sized bowl and whisk together until smooth. Taste and adjust (e.g. add more lime juice or honey). If your dressing comes out really thick (peanut butter brands can vary), add even more water than suggested.
- Prep all the salad ingredients and them add to a large bowl. Toss with the dressing and serve immediately. Season with salt & pepper as needed.
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Notes
- I don't recommend using natural peanut butter for this recipe as the flavors and texture can be a bit off. I would use it sparingly and then taste and adjust the dressing as needed.
- I use the sesame oil found in the Asian section of the grocery store. It's got quite a strong/nutty flavor. It's darker in color and sometimes you'll find it labeled as toasted sesame oil. I just buy whichever brand is in stock.
- You don't need to add the cilantro or basil, but they definitely add extra flavor and freshness.
- Helpful hint: It's much easier to grate ginger when it's frozen. I always keep some fresh ginger in my freezer for when I need it. It also helps reduce waste (I always seem to waste fresh ginger when I don't use it in time!).
- Serves 4-6. You may want to halve it if you don't want leftovers.
Nutrition Information
Calories
251kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
434mg
(18%)
Potassium
423mg
(12%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
819IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
55mg
(61%)
Calcium
55mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 251
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 251kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 434mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 423mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 819IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 55mg | 61% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.