Crunchy Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing
A fresh and crunchy Thai chicken salad packed with crisp vegetables, tender chicken, and a creamy peanut dressing bursting with flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1 cup cucumbers, diced
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup mint, chopped
- 1/2 cup unsweetened peanut butter
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- Water as needed for consistency
Instructions
1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook in a skillet over medium-high heat for about 6 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let rest, then slice.
2. Prepare vegetables by slicing bell peppers, julienning carrots, and dicing cucumbers.
3. In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, and water until smooth.
4. In a large bowl, combine chicken, vegetables, cilantro, and mint.
5. Drizzle peanut dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
6. Serve immediately or chill before serving.
Notes
Adjust dressing thickness with water to your preference.
Add chopped peanuts or sesame seeds for extra crunch.
Great for meal prep—store dressing separately until ready to serve.
Swap chicken with shrimp or tofu for variation.