Description
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and flavorful Thai Peanut Chicken Salad with Crispy Wonton Strips. This dish combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy peanut dressing, topped with crunchy wonton strips for added texture.
Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cups mixed greens
1 cup shredded red cabbage
1 cup shredded carrots
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped peanuts
Peanut Dressing:
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon grated ginger
2–3 tablespoons warm water (to thin the dressing)
Crispy Wonton Strips:
10 wonton wrappers, cut into thin strips
Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
Cook the chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and let rest for a few minutes before slicing into thin strips.
Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, lime juice, sesame oil, and grated ginger. Add warm water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dressing reaches your desired consistency.
Fry the wonton strips: In a small pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Once hot, fry the wonton strips in batches until golden and crispy, about 1-2 minutes per batch. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, shredded red cabbage, shredded carrots, red bell pepper, cilantro, and green onions. Add the sliced chicken on top.
Dress the salad: Drizzle the peanut dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts and top with crispy wonton strips.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Notes
Thai Peanut Chicken Salad with Crispy Wonton Strips is a delightful and nutritious meal that’s perfect for lunch or dinner. The combination of fresh vegetables, tender chicken, and a creamy peanut dressing is enhanced by the crunchy wonton strips, making this salad a winner.