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Thai Chicken Salad

URL: https://www.culinaryhill.com/thai-chicken-salad/

Ingredients

The dressing

  • ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes
  • to taste salt and black pepper

The chicken

  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts

The salad

  • 1 head butter lettuce
  • 1 cup red bell pepper
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • ¼ cup fresh mint leaves
  • ¼ cup chopped peanuts
  • 2 pieces Thai bird chiles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dressing by whisking together peanut butter, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, ginger, sesame oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. For the chicken, whisk lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme in a small bowl. Marinate the chicken in a plastic bag with the marinade for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat the grill and oil the grates. Grill the chicken for 5 minutes on each side, then move to indirect heat until cooked through.
  4. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  5. To assemble the salad, toss the lettuce with half of the dressing and distribute it between bowls or on a platter.
  6. Top with sliced chicken, red bell pepper, cilantro, mint, and optional Thai bird chiles. Garnish with peanuts and drizzle with remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4
Calories
401
Total fat
20g
Total carbohydrates
6g
Total protein
49g
Sodium
850mg
Cholesterol
145mg

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