Best 2 Quick Thai Chicken Salad Recipes

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Calling all Thai food enthusiasts! Get ready to embark on a culinary journey to savor the tantalizing flavors of Thailand with our delectable Thai chicken salad. This vibrant dish bursts with a harmonious blend of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy notes, leaving your taste buds craving more.

Our carefully curated collection of recipes offers a range of options to suit every palate and cooking level. From the classic Thai chicken salad with its refreshing combination of chicken, vegetables, and tangy dressing to the aromatic Thai chicken salad with roasted peanuts and a hint of coconut milk, each recipe promises an explosion of flavors.

For those who prefer a bit of heat, our spicy Thai chicken salad packs a punch with its fiery chili peppers and zesty lime dressing. And for those with dietary restrictions, we have a gluten-free Thai chicken salad that delivers all the authentic Thai flavors without compromising taste.

So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's dive into the world of Thai cuisine with our mouthwatering Thai chicken salad recipes.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THAI-STYLE CHICKEN SALAD ON CUMIN QUICK BREAD



Thai-Style Chicken Salad on Cumin Quick Bread image

Categories     Sandwich     Chicken     No-Cook     Cocktail Party     Mayonnaise     Lime     Mint     Cilantro     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 34 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 14

For chicken salad
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh coriander
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves
a pinch of sugar
2 poached whole skinless boneless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 pounds), minces (about 3 cups)
1/3 cup finely chopped shallot
1/3 cup thinly sliced scallion
1/4 cup mayonnaise, or to taste
1 loaf of Cumin Quick Bread
about 1/2 cup mayonnaise for garnish
finely chopped fresh parsley leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • Make chicken salad:
  • In a large bowl whisk together the lime juice, the salt, the chili powder, the coriander, the mint, and the sugar, stir in the chicken, the shallot, and the scallion, and stir in the mayonnaise. (The chicken salad may be made 1 day in advance and kept overed and chilled.)
  • Cut the bread into 1/3-inch-thick slices, spread each of half the slices with a scant 2 tablespoons of the chicken salad, and top the chicken salad with the remaining slices. Cut each sandwich in half. Spread a thin layer of the mayonnaise on one of the edges of each sandwich and dip it in the parsley.

QUICK THAI CHICKEN SALAD



Quick Thai Chicken Salad image

Add some flair to your salad with this flavourful peanut sauce. As a bonus, it's fast, fresh and oh-so-good.

Provided by Kraft Peanut Butter

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     KRAFT Peanut Butter

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup KRAFT Smooth Peanut Butter
½ cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce (hot chili sauce)
1 clove garlic, minced
¾ pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
6 cups tightly packed torn romaine lettuce
4 carrots, cut into matchlike sticks
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes

Steps:

  • Cook first 5 ingredients in saucepan on low heat 3 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
  • Cook chicken in large skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 5 min. or until lightly browned, stirring frequently. Add 1/4 cup peanut sauce; stir to evenly coat chicken with sauce. Cook 2 min. or until chicken is done, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
  • Toss lettuce with carrots and tomatoes in large bowl; top with chicken. Drizzle with remaining peanut sauce just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.6 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 32.9 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 19.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 355.9 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
  • If you don't have time to make the dressing from scratch, you can use a store-bought Thai peanut dressing.
  • Adjust the amount of chili peppers to your desired spice level.
  • For a vegetarian version, omit the chicken and add extra tofu or vegetables.
  • Serve the salad over rice, noodles, or lettuce cups.

Conclusion:

This quick and easy Thai chicken salad is a delicious and healthy meal that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its vibrant flavors and textures, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it!

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