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Ultimate Thai Chicken Salad with Creamy Homemade Peanut Dressing

A close-up of a bowl of creamy thai chicken salad mixed with shredded cabbage and carrots, topped generously with chopped peanuts.
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Make this fresh, flavorful Thai Chicken Salad featuring tender shredded chicken, crunchy vegetables, and a rich, homemade peanut dressing. This recipe is perfect for a healthy lunch, light dinner, or easy meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
  • 4 cups shredded Napa cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 1/2 cup chopped roasted peanuts, for topping
  • For the Peanut Dressing:
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten free)
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon sriracha (optional, for heat)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, warm water, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, lime juice, ginger, garlic, and sriracha until completely smooth. Add a little more water if you need a thinner consistency. Set aside.
  2. Combine the salad base: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, Napa cabbage, carrots, and sliced red bell pepper.
  3. Toss the salad: Pour about three-quarters of the peanut dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated. Add more dressing as needed to reach your desired level of sauciness.
  4. Add fresh herbs: Gently fold in the fresh cilantro and mint.
  5. Serve immediately or chill: Divide the salad among serving bowls. Top each serving with chopped roasted peanuts. This makes a great healthy chicken salad for meal prep.

Notes

  • To make this recipe gluten free, use tamari instead of soy sauce in the dressing.
  • For a quicker preparation, use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken.
  • If you prefer a different flavor profile, try a zesty lime dressing instead of peanut dressing.

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