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Thai Chicken Salad

Delicious Thai Chicken Salad: A Fresh Taste Adventure

This Thai Chicken Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly blends protein and crunchy vegetables.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken or rotisserie chicken
  • 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil or olive oil
  • to taste Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh garlic
  • to taste Black Pepper preferably freshly ground
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice use fresh for best flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Fish Sauce or soy sauce/tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger freshly grated
  • pinch Red Pepper Flakes adjust to heat preference
  • to taste Honey for sweetness
  • 4 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil for emulsifying
For the Salad
  • 4 cups Shredded Napa Cabbage or kale
  • 1 diced Red Pepper or yellow/orange peppers
  • 1 cup Grated Carrots pre-grated saves time
  • 2 Scallions chopped, both green and white parts
  • to taste Fresh Basil & Cilantro or parsley if preferred
  • 1/2 cup Cashews toasted for flavor

Equipment

  • Sauté pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Large mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat coconut oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Sauté for 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking to emulsify. Adjust sweetness with honey.
  3. In a large bowl, combine Napa cabbage, diced red pepper, grated carrots, scallions, basil, cilantro, and shredded chicken. Pour dressing over and toss until well-coated.
  4. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with toasted cashews. Serve immediately or refrigerate components separately and combine before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning before serving. Chill ingredients for a refreshing salad experience. Prep components ahead of time for quick meals.

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