Thai Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Thai Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 None whole chicken (2 1/2-3 lbs); 4 oz baby arugula leaves; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 bunch cilantro; 1/3 cup unsalted roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup light coconut milk; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 2 tbsp lemon or lime juice; 2 tsp sweet chili sauce

Servings: persons

1 None whole chicken (2 1/2-3 lbs)
4 oz baby arugula leaves
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 bunch cilantro
1/3 cup unsalted roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup light coconut milk
2 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp lemon or lime juice
2 tsp sweet chili sauce

1
Place the chicken in a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil on high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, for 45 mins or until chicken is cooked through. Skim surface during cooking.
2
Transfer chicken to a cutting board. Cool slightly. Remove skin and meat from bones; discard skin and bones. Shred chicken and place in a large bowl. Add arugula, onion, cilantro and peanuts; toss until well combined.
3
Whisk coconut milk, fish sauce, sugar, juice and sweet chili sauce in a small bowl. Divide salad among serving plates. Drizzle with dressing.

159

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 None whole chicken (2 1/2-3 lbs), 4 oz baby arugula leaves, 1 small red onion, thinly sliced, 1/2 bunch cilantro, and more.

Yes, Thai Chicken Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Thai Chicken Salad

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