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Thai Chicken Salad Recipe

Thai Chicken Salad Recipe

4.9 from 16 reviews

A flavorful and vibrant Thai Chicken Salad recipe that combines tender shredded chicken with a colorful mix of vegetables, fruits, and crunchy nuts, all tossed in a delicious peanut dressing.

Ingredients

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Dressing:

  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha (or hot sauce)
  • ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger

Salad:

  • 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 green onions
  • ¼ cup cilantro (roughly chopped)
  • ½ cup honey roasted peanuts
  • 1/3 cup slivered almonds
  • Optional: Chow Mein Noodles, Crispy Wonton Strips, Toasted Sesame Seeds

Instructions

  1. Dressing: Combine the peanut butter, soy sauce, chicken broth, lime juice, honey, sriracha, garlic powder, sesame oil, and ginger in a food processor or large bowl. Mix until smooth. Chill until ready to use.
  2. Salad: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, green cabbage, red cabbage, bell pepper, carrots, mandarin oranges, green onions, cilantro, peanuts, and almonds.
  3. Assembly: When ready to serve, add the dressing to the salad ingredients in increments, tossing to coat evenly until desired consistency is reached. Optionally top with Chow Mein Noodles, Wonton Strips, or Sesame Seeds. Serve and enjoy!

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Keywords: Thai Chicken Salad, Asian Salad, Peanut Dressing, Chicken Salad Recipe