Description
Chopped Thai Crunch Chicken Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines shredded chicken, colorful veggies, and noodles, all tossed in a bold Thai-style peanut dressing, creating a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and spicy.
Ingredients
Peanut Dressing:
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/3 cup tamari or soy sauce
1/3 cup toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 cloves garlic, grated
1 tablespoon pickled ginger, chopped
1 jalapeño or Fresno pepper, chopped
2 to 3 tablespoons hot sauce
1 tablespoon honey
Salad:
4 cups shredded cabbage
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 1/2 cups shredded carrot
1 cup chopped cilantro or basil
1/2 cup chopped mango
1/3 cup chopped peanuts
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
1/3 cup chopped green onions
Crispy wonton strips, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Peanut Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, tamari or soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, lime juice, grated garlic, chopped pickled ginger, chopped jalapeño or Fresno pepper, hot sauce, and honey. Gradually add water to reach your desired consistency. Set aside.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large salad bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, cooked shredded chicken, shredded carrot, chopped cilantro (or basil), chopped mango, chopped peanuts, toasted sesame seeds, and chopped green onions. Toss thoroughly to mix all the ingredients.
- Dress the Salad: Pour half of the prepared peanut dressing over the salad. Toss the salad well to coat all the ingredients evenly with the dressing. Reserve the remaining dressing for serving, if desired.
- Add the Toppings: Just before serving, top the salad with crispy wonton strips for an extra crunch.
- Serve: Serve immediately, accompanied by the remaining peanut dressing on the side for extra flavor.
Notes
For extra protein, top with grilled chicken, tofu, or shrimp.
Make it spicier by adding more chopped jalapeños or Fresno peppers to the salad, or increase the hot sauce in the dressing.
Store the cashew topping separately to maintain crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
