Thai Chicken Salad | The Recipe Critic

Crunchy and bright, this Thai Chicken Salad with creamy peanut dressing is bursting with flavor, texture and deliciousness! Prep it in under 30 minutes for an easy side dish or a delicious lunch!

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Ingredients in Thai Chicken Salad Recipe

This Thai chicken salad recipe is made with simple and straightforward ingredients, yet they come together for such a delicious dish. Everyone who tries this absolutely cannot get enough! You can find the measurements below in the recipe card.

• Green Cabbage: Refreshing with a slight spiciness, complemented by a natural sweetness pairs really well with the other ingredients.
• Red Cabbage: Finely shredded for a pop of color and satisfying crunch. It also adds a mild, slightly peppery taste.
• Cooked Chicken: Use leftover shredded cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
• Carrot: Shredded carrots add a natural sweetness.
• Cilantro: Herbs like cilantro bring a refreshing, bright flavor to the salad. If you don’t like cilantro, feel free to omit it or use parsley.
• Cashews: The perfect salty crunch!
• Green Onions: Thinly sliced green onions give this salad a mild onion taste.

For the Dressing

• Creamy Peanut Butter: Use a smooth, creamy type of peanut butter.
• Soy Sauce: For salty, slightly sweet and umami flavor.
• Lime Juice: A little acidity to balance the flavors.
• Sesame Oil: Has a nutty, earthy flavor and is used commonly in Asian cuisine.
• Sweet Chili Sauce: Adds a touch of heat.
• Fish Sauce: Fish sauce has a little fish flavor, but mostly it is salty and very umami.
• Brown Sugar: Just 1 tsp adds the perfect amount of sweetness.
• Ginger: Freshly grated ginger for a warm, comforting kick.
• Garlic: A small amount of minced garlic will provide savory flavor.

How to Make Thai Chicken Salad at Home

This Thai chicken salad comes together with some simple chopping and slicing, and has the best combination of flavors! It’s always a hit when I serve it!

1. Make the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, sweet chili sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic. Then cover and set aside.
2. Prep: Prepare all the ingredients; shred the cabbage, chop the chicken, shred the carrot, chop and slice the cilantro, cashews, and green onions.
3. Mix the Salad: In a large bowl add the green cabbage, red cabbage, chicken, carrot, cilantro, cashews, and green onions.
4. Add Dressing to Salad: Pour the dressing over the Thai chicken salad and then toss to evenly coat everything in the dressing. Serve fresh!

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