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Spicy Thai Chicken Salad

By: Kelly Jensen
This spicy Thai chicken salad recipe has fantastic flavors from sesame oil, rice vinegar, and tamari.  Great as a lunch, easy dinner, or dip for crackers - or on top of a large bed of leaf lettuce.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 0 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Asian-Inspired
Servings 6
Calories 363 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls

Ingredients
  

For the Salad

  • 2 lbs cooked chicken breasts about 4 cups cooked, cubed or shredded
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 2 cups red cabbage finely chopped
  • 6 green onions sliced
  • 3 cups lettuce chopped

For the Dressing

  • 2 tablespoons tamari can use soy sauce for non-GF
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Thai chili paste or sriracha sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons honey or low carb sweetener of choice
  • 1 lime juiced

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, add the cooked chicken, carrots, red cabbage, and green onions.  Set Aside.
  • In a pint mason jar or medium bowl, add all the dressing ingredients together and shake for 2 minutes or until all ingredients in the spicy peanut sauce are well combined.
  • Pour dressing over the chicken salad, and stir until well combined.
  • To serve, add fresh lettuce/greens to a plate or bowl, top with a scoop of the chicken salad, and enjoy!
  • Store leftover chicken salad in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Notes

Additions and Variations
  • Red Bell Peppers, or even jalapenos for a kick would be great chopped into this salad.
  • If you don't have red cabbage available, Napa cabbage that's been shredded, or chopped green cabbage are great alternatives.
  • Red onion, or chopped spring onions for a little extra flavor.
  • Top with sesame seeds for an optional crunch!
  • Lemon juice or fresh lime juice for extra acidity.

Nutrition

Calories: 363kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 50gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 129mgSodium: 498mgPotassium: 664mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 4066IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 3mg
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