Best 4 Chicken Salad With Thai Flavored Dressing Recipes

Embark on a culinary journey to tantalize your taste buds with a burst of Thai flavors in a refreshing chicken salad. This delectable dish combines the succulent texture of chicken with an array of crisp vegetables, complemented by a dressing that captures the essence of Thailand's culinary heritage. Prepare to be amazed as the harmonious blend of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors dances on your palate, leaving you craving more.

Here are our top 4 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

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 Allrecipes Member

Categories Salad Recipes

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

SHREDDED THAI CHICKEN SALAD

Shredded Thai Chicken Salad image

Recreate a Thai restaurant favorite with easy, short-cut ingredients, including deli rotisserie chicken and packaged broccoli slaw.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken (from 2- to 2 1/2-lb chicken)
1 cup julienne (matchstick-cut) carrots
1 cup broccoli slaw mix
1 large green onion, chopped
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon honey
4 teaspoons soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon red pepper sauce
Fresh cilantro, if desired

Steps:

In large bowl, toss salad ingredients.
In small bowl, beat dressing ingredients with wire whisk. Just before serving, drizzle dressing over salad; toss until evenly coated. Garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (1 1/4 Cups), Sodium 710 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe ingredients.
If you don't have any cilantro on hand, you can substitute fresh parsley or basil.
Be sure to chill the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
Serve the chicken salad on a bed of lettuce or mixed greens, or in a sandwich or wrap.
For a spicier chicken salad, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to the dressing.
If you want a creamier chicken salad, add a tablespoon or two of mayonnaise to the dressing.

Conclusion:

This chicken salad with Thai-flavored dressing is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful recipe, give this chicken salad a try!