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This is a picture of thai chicken salad. There is a clear glass bowl filled with the chicken salad mixture. The mixture has shredded chicken, carrots, celery, cilantro, green onion, peanuts and a dressing. There are crackers surrounding the bowl.
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Thai Chicken Salad

This tasty Thai Chicken Salad is easy, healthy, high-protein, and is great for meal prep. It is full of Thai flavor, crunchy carrots, and a homemade peanut sauce.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken salad, thai chicken salad
Servings: 4
Calories: 318kcal
Author: Jordan Smith

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Measuring Cups

Ingredients

CHICKEN SALAD

  • 12 oz grilled chicken breast cooked & shredded
  • 1 cup green cabbage shredded, (57g)
  • ¾ cup carrots shredded (95g)
  • ¼ cup green onion chopped (20g)
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped (5g)
  • ¼ cup peanuts chopped (28g)
  • Optional: avocado for topping

PEANUT SAUCE

  • ¼ cup peanut butter 64g
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoon maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha
  • 6 tablespoon water

Instructions

  • Add all of the chicken salad ingredients (not the peanut sauce ingredients) to a large bowl. Stir.
  • In a separate bowl, make the sauce. Add all sauce ingredients except the water to the bowl and mix well. Add 3 tablespoon water and stir before adding 3 more tablespoon water. Stir until sauce is creamy and smooth.
  • Pour the sauce over the chicken salad ingredients. Mix well until salad ingredients are completely coated.
  • Chill in the fridge until ready to serve.
  • Serve with crackers, rice cakes, bread, veggies, or whatever you prefer.

Notes

  • To meal prep: Make according to instructions. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Split into 4 containers (one serving each) or store in a big container and serve as needed. 1 serving is 178 grams or about 1 cup
  • This recipe is DF.
  • To make GF: Use gluten-free soy sauce.
  • To make recipe more balanced: Serve with quinoa, farro, or edamame for more fiber & carbohydrates
  • To track on MyFitnessPal and MacrosFirst: Search "Jordo’s World Thai Chicken Salad”

Nutrition

Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 633mg | Potassium: 597mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 8mg