Fresh and Flavorful Thai Chicken Salad with Creamy Peanut Dressing

Do you want something flavorful and light at the same time? A colorful and healthful recipe that works well for lunch or supper is Thai chicken salad. This salad, which combines crispy cabbage, juicy carrots, and soft shredded chicken, is enhanced by a creamy peanut sauce that strikes the ideal ratio of tartness, sweetness, and heat. It’s an easy-to-prepare supper that’s full of Thai-inspired tastes and refreshing. Garnished with slivered almonds and honey-roasted peanuts for added crunch.

Ingredients:

For the Dressing:

• ½ cup peanut butter
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• ¼ cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon sriracha (or substitute with hot sauce for desired heat level)
• ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger

For the Salad:

• 1. 4 cups shredded chicken (use rotisserie chicken for convenience)
  2. 4 cups green cabbage, shredded
  3. 1 cup red cabbage, shredded
  4. 1 red bell pepper, diced
  5. 1 cup carrots, julienned
  6. 1 (11 oz.) can mandarin oranges, drained and patted dry
  7. ½ cup green onions, chopped
  8. ¼ cup cilantro, roughly chopped
  9. ½ cup honey-roasted peanuts
  10. 1/3 cup slivered almonds

Guidelines:
Get the peanut dressing ready.

1. Combine the peanut butter, soy sauce, chicken broth, lime juice, honey, sriracha, garlic powder, toasted sesame oil, and ground ginger in a medium-sized mixing bowl. To make the seasoning more to your liking, add additional lime juice for tang or extra sriracha for added heat.
2. After the dressing is well combined, reserve it.
3. To assemble the salad, put the chopped red bell pepper, green and red cabbage, julienned carrots, mandarin oranges, green onions, and cilantro in a large mixing bowl.
   Gently toss the salad ingredients to make sure they are evenly distributed.

Include the Dressing:

Over the salad mixture, drizzle the prepared peanut dressing. Toss everything together until the salad is uniformly covered with the dressing, using tongs or two big spoons.
Add Crunch: Just before serving, top with slivered almonds and honey-roasted peanuts for a delectable crunch.
Serve: As a main meal or side dish, serve the Thai chicken salad right away. It is a light, refreshing supper that goes well with grilled meats or may be eaten on its own.
In summary:

Tossed in a creamy, nutty dressing, this Thai chicken salad is the ideal combination of crunchy veggies, soft chicken, and sweet, acidic mandarin oranges. Slivered almonds and honey-roasted peanuts provide a lovely texture that ties everything together. This salad is a great choice for a nutritious lunch or supper that can be prepared in less than 30 minutes thanks to its robust tastes and beneficial ingredients. Savor the flavorful flavors of Thai-inspired food in the comfort of your own home!