Description
Experience a burst of fresh flavors with this vibrant Thai Chicken Salad, perfect for a light meal any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Fresh cilantro
- Romaine lettuce
- Seedless cucumber
- Carrots
- Red bell pepper
- Lime juice
- Fish sauce
- Peanut butter
- Sugar
- Chili paste or sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Preheat your grill or skillet to medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill for 6-7 minutes per side until juices run clear.
- Chop Fresh Veggies: While chicken cooks, chop romaine into bite-sized pieces, slice cucumbers and red bell peppers thinly, and grate carrots.
- Mix the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together fish sauce, peanut butter, lime juice, sugar, and chili paste. Adjust sweetness or tartness as desired.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, toss chopped vegetables and cilantro. Slice grilled chicken into strips and add to the salad.
- Dress It Up: Pour dressing over the salad mix and toss gently until well-coated.
- Serve & Enjoy: Plate beautifully or serve in bowls, garnished with extra cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg