Indonesian Grilled Chicken Salad
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This Indonesian grilled chicken salad is one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in under an hour and tastes incredibly impressive. The star is a creamy peanut sauce that coats tender grilled chicken and fresh vegetables, creating layers of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. What I love most is that peanut butter isn't just delicious here, it's also packed with protein and healthy fats that keep you satisfied. The best part? Everything is straightforward to prepare with ingredients you probably already have at home, making this both budget friendly and genuinely simple to execute.
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Ingredients
- 500chicken breast
- 120 gpeanut butter
- 250 mlcoconut milk
- 60 mlfish sauce
- 60 mlsoy sauce
- 60 mllime juice
- 30 gbrown sugar
- 120 mlvegetable oil
- 3 clovesgarlic
- 2 cmginger
- 200 gcucumber
- 150 gcarrot
- 150 gbell pepper
- 100 gred onion
- 20 gcilantro
- 100 mlchicken broth
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Tip: Make sure the grill is clean and well-oiled.
- 2
In a blender or food processor, combine peanut butter, coconut milk, fish sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and garlic. Blend until smooth.
Tip: Adjust the seasoning to taste.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, ginger, and chicken broth. Add the chicken and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Tip: Make sure the chicken is coated evenly.
- 4
Grill the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Tip: Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature.
- 5
In a large salad bowl, combine cucumber, carrot, bell pepper, and red onion.
Tip: Make sure the vegetables are chopped evenly.
- 6
Slice the grilled chicken into thin strips and add it to the salad bowl.
Tip: Arrange the chicken in a pattern of your choice.
- 7
Drizzle the peanut sauce over the salad and toss to coat.
Tip: Adjust the amount of sauce to your liking.
- 8
Garnish with cilantro and serve immediately.
Tip: You can also serve with additional peanut sauce on the side.
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