Best 2 Chicken Salad With Thai Flavored Dressing Recipes

Indulge in a culinary journey to Thailand with our tantalizing Chicken Salad with Thai-Flavored Dressing. This dish combines the delicate flavors of chicken with a vibrant dressing that captures the essence of Thai cuisine. The salad is bursting with fresh herbs, aromatic spices, and a hint of tangy lime, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Accompanying this main dish are three additional recipes that will transport you to the vibrant streets of Thailand. Embark on a culinary adventure with our Pad Thai, a stir-fried noodle dish brimming with colorful vegetables, succulent shrimp, and a delectable peanut sauce. Experience the aromatic delights of our Tom Yum Soup, a spicy and sour broth infused with lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves, brimming with seafood and mushrooms. And for a refreshing contrast, savor our Mango Sticky Rice, a classic Thai dessert featuring sweet mango slices nestled atop fragrant sticky rice, drizzled with a rich and creamy coconut sauce. Prepare to be captivated by the harmonious blend of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors as you explore the diverse culinary landscape of Thailand through these enticing recipes.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

THAI CHICKEN SALAD

Thai Chicken Salad image

Recipe VIDEO above. A chicken salad with a fantastic Thai chilli lime dressing with a great tangy-sweet-salty-spicy balance that South East Asian food is known for. Using Chilli Garlic Sauce is a great way to thicken dressing as well as adding more layers of flavour. Serves 2 as a main, 4 as a side.

Provided by Nagi

Categories Main Salad

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

180 - 220 g / 6 -7oz chicken breast
150 g / 5 oz mixed lettuce leaves ((or other of choice))
1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes (, halved)
1 small cucumber (, sliced)
1/4 red onion (, finely sliced)
1/2 large red chilli (, deseeded and very finely sliced (Note 1))
1/2 cup roasted cashews (, unsalted preferred)
1/4 cup coriander / cilantro leaves
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander/cilantro stems ((see video))
1 1/2 tsp Chilli Garlic Sauce ((Note 2))
1 small garlic (, minced)
1 1/2 tbsp fresh lime juice (or rice vinegar)
2 tsp fish sauce ((Note 3))
1 tbsp canola oil ((or vegetable, grapeseed or other neutral oil))
1 1/2 tsp sugar ((any, I use white))

Steps:

Take the chicken out of the fridge 30 minutes before cooking.
Boil water in a saucepan. Add chicken, put the lid on, let the water come back up to a simmer, then remove from stove. Set aside for 20 minutes (even up to 45 min is fine). (Note 4)
Remove chicken from water and shred, then cool.
Place ingredients in a jar. Shake well. Taste and adjust as required. It should be a balance of tangy / sweet / salty / hint of spice. (Note 5)
Place Salad ingredients in a large bowl. Drizzle over most of the Dressing, toss. Serve immediately, drizzled with remaining Dressing.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 385 g, Calories 465 kcal

CHICKEN SALAD WITH THAI-FLAVORED DRESSING

Chicken Salad With Thai-Flavored Dressing image

With rotisserie chickens so readily available, it's easy to buy a pre-roasted bird and pull the meat off the bones for use in recipes that would otherwise likely be too complicated for a weeknight meal. A little shredding and chopping is all it takes to serve up this delicious Thai-flavored chicken salad.

Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Categories Salad

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

4 cups rotisserie chicken, skinned and boned, meat shredded into bite-sized pieces
2 medium celery ribs, cut into small dice
2 medium green onions, sliced thin
chopped honey-roasted peanuts
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons white sugar
½ teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
Boston lettuce
sliced cucumbers
grated carrots
chopped honey-roasted peanuts

Steps:

In a medium bowl, mix chicken, celery, green onions and peanuts. In a small bowl, whisk lime juice, fish sauce, ginger, sugar, red pepper, cilantro and mint, plus 2 Tbs. water.
Toss dressing with chicken mixture and serve on a bed of Boston lettuce with the suggested accompaniments.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 127.5 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 55.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 791.7 mg, Sugar 8.5 g

Tips:

Choose high-quality chicken for the salad. Organic or free-range chicken is a good option.
Make sure the chicken is cooked thoroughly before adding it to the salad.
Use fresh, crisp vegetables for the salad. Colorful vegetables will make the salad more visually appealing.
Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors in the dressing. The dressing in this recipe is a great starting point, but you can adjust it to your own taste.
Serve the salad immediately after making it, or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This chicken salad with Thai-flavored dressing is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. The salad is packed with flavor, thanks to the combination of sweet, savory, and spicy ingredients. The Thai-flavored dressing is a unique and flavorful addition to the salad. It is made with a combination of fish sauce, lime juice, and chili peppers. The dressing is light and refreshing, and it complements the chicken and vegetables perfectly. This salad is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.