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Thai Peanut Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe
This Thai peanut chicken pasta salad recipe is loaded with crunchy vegetables, vibrant flavors, and a creamy peanut dressing that’s irresistible!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 676 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Thai
Ingredients
For the peanut dressing
- 4 tbsp peanut butter
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp chili sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
For the pasta salad
- 2 tbsp roasted peanuts
- 2 cups pasta uncooked, see notes
- 1 1/2 cups chicken thinly sliced, see notes
- 1 cup small tomatoes quartered
- 1 cup cucumber cubed
- 1 cup carrot diced
Instructions
- In a saucepan over low heat, combine peanut butter, water, fish sauce, light soy sauce, honey, and chili sauce. Stir until everything is smooth and creamy, then turn off the heat.
- Cook the penne pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, grill the chicken cubes in a grill pan until fully cooked.
- Toss the drained pasta with sesame oil to coat evenly.
- Pour the peanut dressing over the pasta and toss until well combined.
- Finally, mix in the sliced vegetables, grilled chicken, and roasted peanuts. Garnish with freshly chopped coriander or any herbs you like. Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
- Chicken - You can use chicken breasts, rotisserie chicken, or even chicken thighs.
- Pasta - I used penne, but you can also try rotini, fusilli, or bowtie pasta.
Nutrition Information
Calories
676kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
74g
(25%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
51mg
(17%)
Sodium
1472mg
(61%)
Potassium
685mg
(20%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
5712IU
(114%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
62mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 676
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 676kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 74g | 25% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 1472mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 685mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 5712IU | 114% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.