Thai Crispy Chicken Salad
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This Thai Crispy Chicken Salad is one of my go to weeknight dinners because it comes together in under an hour and honestly tastes like you spent way more effort than you actually did. The combination of crispy chicken, crunchy noodles, and that vibrant tamarind dressing is absolutely addictive. Plus, the peanuts in this dish are packed with protein and healthy fats that keep you satisfied for hours, which I really appreciate when I'm trying to eat better. The best part is that most of these ingredients are pretty affordable and easy to find at any grocery store, so you won't need to hunt around for anything fancy or break the bank.
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Ingredients
- 400 gchicken breast
- 100 gpeanuts
- 50 gpalm sugar
- 20 gtamarind paste
- 50 mlfish sauce
- 150 mlcoconut milk
- 100 mllime juice
- 10 gchili flakes
- 2 piecescoriander
- 1 leafbasil
- 2 piecestomato
- 1 piecered onion
- 1 piececucumber
- 200 gcrispy rice noodles
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C. In a large bowl, whisk together the palm sugar, tamarind paste, fish sauce, and chili flakes.
Tip: Use a whisk for a smooth mixture.
- 2
Add the coconut milk, lime juice, and peanuts to the bowl. Stir until well combined.
Tip: Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- 3
Add the chicken breast to the bowl and toss until coated with the dressing.
Tip: Make sure the chicken is coated evenly.
- 4
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the chicken breast on it. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.
Tip: Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked to 75°C.
- 5
While the chicken is baking, prepare the salad ingredients. Chop the coriander, basil, tomato, red onion, and cucumber.
Tip: Use a sharp knife for clean cuts.
- 6
Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into strips.
Tip: Use a sharp knife for clean cuts.
- 7
To assemble the salad, place the crispy rice noodles in the bottom of a bowl, followed by the sliced chicken, chopped herbs, and sliced tomato.
Tip: Drizzle the remaining dressing over the salad.
- 8
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Tip: Add crispy peanuts on top for extra crunch.
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