Crunchy Thai Peanut Chicken Salad with Crispy Wonton Strips
_____Ingredients:_____
– 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
– 4 cups mixed greens (such as romaine, spinach, and arugula)
– 1 cup shredded red cabbage
– 1 cup shredded carrots
– 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
– 3 green onions, chopped
– 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
– 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
– 1 cup crispy wonton strips
**For the Peanut Dressing:**
– 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
– 2 tablespoons soy sauce
– 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
– 1 tablespoon lime juice
– 1 tablespoon honey
– 1 tablespoon sesame oil
– 1 teaspoon grated ginger
– 1 clove garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional, for spice)
– Water to thin (if needed)
_____Directions:_____
1. In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, shredded red cabbage, shredded carrots, red bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro.
2. Add the shredded chicken and chopped roasted peanuts to the salad.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, and sriracha if using, to make the dressing. Add water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
4. Drizzle the peanut dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
5. Top the salad with crispy wonton strips just before serving to maintain their crunch.
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 0 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes
Kcal: 420 kcal | Servings: 4 servings