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Thai-Inspired Chicken Salad (California Pizza Kitchen Copycat Recipe)
Crunchy Thai Chicken Salad has a mix of fresh vegetables, tender chicken, and a tantalizing Thai peanut dressing that's guaranteed to delight your taste buds and add a spark to your dining table! This Asian chicken salad recipe not only packs a flavorful punch but is also perfect for quick dinners, special occasions, or as a nutritious option for meal prep!
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 775 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Thai
Ingredients
Thai Peanut Dressing
- ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter
- ⅓ cup water
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 teaspoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 limes juiced
Salad
- 3 cups romaine lettuce chopped (about 1 large head)
- ½ head Napa cabbage chopped (about 2-3 cups)
- ½ small head red cabbage cored and chopped (about 1-2 cups)
- 1 bunch cilantro chopped
- 1 cup shelled edamame
- 6 green onions chopped
- 1 cup shredded carrot (about 1-2 large carrots)
- ½ red bell pepper diced
- 2-3 cups Cooked Chicken Breast chopped
- 1 avocado diced
- ¾ cup roughly chopped roasted peanuts
- 1-2 cups crispy wonton strips
- 1 small English cucumber diced
Instructions
- Combine all dressing ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk well to combine. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all of the salad ingredients except for the wonton strips. Pour the peanut dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Sprinkle with the crispy wonton strips just before serving.
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Notes
- Storage & Make Ahead
- Make Ahead: Prepare the components of the salad ahead of time. Keep the dressing, salad ingredients, and crispy toppings like wonton strips separate until right before serving to maintain the best texture and freshness.
- Store: Place the salad in an airtight container, separating the dressing and any crispy elements like wonton strips to prevent them from becoming soggy, and store for up to 2 days in the fridge. Store the peanut dressing separately in a jar or an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Make Ahead: Prepare the components of the salad ahead of time. Keep the dressing, salad ingredients, and crispy toppings like wonton strips separate until right before serving to maintain the best texture and freshness.
- Store: Place the salad in an airtight container, separating the dressing and any crispy elements like wonton strips to prevent them from becoming soggy, and store for up to 2 days in the fridge. Store the peanut dressing separately in a jar or an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Information
Calories
775kcal
(39%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
44g
(88%)
Fat
50g
(77%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
14g
Monounsaturated Fat
25g
Trans Fat
0.05g
Cholesterol
60mg
(20%)
Sodium
1461mg
(61%)
Potassium
1830mg
(52%)
Fiber
16g
(64%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
10603IU
(212%)
Vitamin C
117mg
(130%)
Calcium
273mg
(27%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4-6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 775
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 775kcal | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 50g | 77% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14g | 82% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 25g | 125% |
| Trans Fat | 0.05g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 1461mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 1830mg | 39% |
| Fiber | 16g | 64% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 10603IU | 212% |
| Vitamin C | 117mg | 130% |
| Calcium | 273mg | 27% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.