Thai Chicken Peanut Salad

This Thai Chicken Peanut Salad is a refreshing, colorful dish that brings together crisp vegetables, tender chicken, and a creamy peanut dressing with hints of citrus and spice. The mix of herbs like cilantro and mint adds a fresh burst of flavor, while the roasted peanuts provide a satisfying crunch. This salad can be enjoyed as a light lunch or dinner, offering an explosion of flavors with every bite.

For a Serving Size of Two:

Ingredients:

• 150 grams cooked chicken breast, sliced or shredded
• 100 grams thinly sliced red cabbage
• 50 grams julienned carrots
• 50 grams julienned cucumber
• 30 grams thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 20 grams chopped fresh cilantro
• 15 grams chopped mint leaves
• 10 grams chopped green onions
• 20 grams roughly chopped roasted peanuts

Dressing: 

• 1 tablespoon peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 small red chili, finely chopped
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Procedure:

• In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, red cabbage, carrots, cucumber, red bell pepper, cilantro, mint leaves, and green onions.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, and chili. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
• Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients. Gently toss to coat everything evenly. Sprinkle the chopped roasted peanuts on top for crunch. Serve fresh.

Nutritional Benefits:

• Calories: 488 kcal
• Protein: 30.7 g
• Carbohydrates: 3.3 g
• Fat: 39.3 g