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CHOPPED THAI CHICKEN SALAD PEANUT LIME recipe, served and ready to eat, easy homemade dinner
Yesica Andrews

Chopped Thai Chicken Salad Peanut Lime Vibrant Fresh Recipe

This Chopped Thai Chicken Salad Peanut Lime is a fresh and vibrant dish perfect for an easy lunch or quick lunch idea. Featuring a colorful chopped salad recipe with juicy chicken, crunchy cabbage, sweet carrots, and a flavorful thai peanut dressing, it’s a delightful blend of textures and tastes that brighten up any meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 169

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large clove of garlic
  • ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sunflower oil OR another light vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil regular or toasted
  • ¼ teaspoon sriracha
  • Warm water 1 teaspoon at a time to thin dressing to desired consistency only if needed
  • 16 ounces chopped Napa cabbage OR hearts of romaine OR a combo of the two
  • 3 to 4 cups chopped or shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 ½ cups thinly sliced red bell peppers OR multi-colored mini sweet peppers
  • 1 ½ cups julienned or shredded carrots
  • cilantro leaves chopped or torn
  • chopped salted peanuts
  • sesame seeds
  • lime wedges

Method
 

  1. Start by finely mincing the garlic using a small food processor or blender.
  2. Add peanut butter, honey, soy sauce, lime juice, rice vinegar, sunflower oil, sesame oil, and sriracha to the garlic and blend until smooth.
  3. If the dressing feels too thick, incorporate warm water one teaspoon at a time until reaching your preferred consistency.
  4. Taste and adjust the dressing by adding more soy sauce for saltiness, honey for sweetness, or sriracha for heat as desired.
  5. In a large bowl, place the chopped Napa cabbage as the base.
  6. Top the cabbage with the chopped or shredded cooked chicken, followed by the sliced bell peppers and shredded carrots.
  7. Pour the desired amount of peanut dressing over the salad components.
  8. Gently toss everything together until the salad is well coated with the dressing.
  9. Sprinkle chopped cilantro leaves, salted peanuts, and sesame seeds on top.
  10. Serve the salad immediately with fresh lime wedges on the side for extra zest.

Notes

  • Napa cabbage heads vary in size; weigh to use about 1 pound or adjust accordingly. Combining hearts of romaine and Napa cabbage works well to reach the 16-ounce total.
  • You can use a small rotisserie chicken shredded to about 3 ½ cups or cook 3 large to 4 medium chicken breasts if preferred.
  • Store any leftover dressing separately refrigerated and use within a few days.