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Thai Chicken Salad

Thai Chicken Salad

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Thai Chicken Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings the essence of Thailand right to your dinner table. This delightful salad features succulent shredded chicken, crisp green and red cabbage, sweet mandarin oranges, and crunchy honey-roasted peanuts, all enveloped in a luscious homemade peanut dressing that’s bursting with flavor. It’s perfect as a light dinner or meal prep option, ensuring you enjoy every bite whether dining solo or sharing with loved ones. The balance of sweet, savory, and tangy elements makes this salad an exciting culinary adventure that can easily be customized to suit your tastes.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha
  • ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 4 cups shredded chicken
  • 4 cups green cabbage (shredded)
  • 1 cup red cabbage (shredded)
  • 1 red bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 cup carrots (julienned)
  • 1 (11 oz.) can mandarin oranges (drained and patted dry)
  • ½ cup honey roasted peanuts
  • ⅓ cup slivered almonds

Instructions

  1. In a food processor or large bowl, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, chicken broth, lime juice, honey, sriracha, garlic powder, toasted sesame oil, and ground ginger. Blend or whisk until smooth.
  2. Prepare the vegetables: shred green and red cabbage; dice the bell pepper; julienne the carrots; drain and pat dry the mandarin oranges.
  3. Shred cooked chicken using two forks or your hands.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken with all prepared vegetables.
  5. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently until evenly coated.
  6. Garnish with honey-roasted peanuts before serving.

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