Description
Thai Chicken Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings the tantalizing flavors of Thai cuisine right to your table. Bursting with crisp vegetables, tender grilled chicken, and a zesty dressing, this salad is ideal for warm days or as a light dinner year-round. The colorful medley of fresh ingredients like bell peppers, carrots, and cilantro creates an explosion of textures and tastes that not only satisfies your hunger but also delights your senses. Quick to prepare and highly versatile, it can be enjoyed as a standalone meal or paired with rice or grilled shrimp for an elevated dining experience. Dive into this delightful Thai Chicken Salad recipe and awaken your taste buds today!
Ingredients
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Crisp romaine lettuce
- Bell peppers
- Carrots
- Cucumbers
- Fresh cilantro
- Crushed peanuts
- Fish sauce
- Lime juice
- Brown sugar
Instructions
- Grill boneless skinless chicken breasts over medium heat for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest before slicing.
- While the chicken cooks, wash and chop the lettuce, bell peppers, carrots, and cucumbers.
- In a bowl, whisk together fish sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, minced garlic (optional), and crushed red pepper flakes (optional) for the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine sliced chicken with chopped vegetables and drizzle with dressing. Toss gently to coat.
- Top with crushed peanuts and chopped cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: - Use fresh produce for optimal flavor. - Adjust seasoning in the dressing to suit your taste preferences. - For added protein variety, substitute chicken with grilled shrimp or tofu.