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Thai Chicken Salad

Thai Chicken Salad
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If you’re on the hunt for a vibrant and refreshing meal, look no further than this Thai Chicken Salad. Packed with tender shredded chicken, crunchy vegetables, and a creamy homemade peanut dressing, it’s a delightful combination of flavors that is sure to impress. This salad is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, making it both versatile and convenient. With just 25 minutes of prep time, it can be enjoyed as a main dish or a side at your next BBQ. The balance of savory notes from the dressing and sweet bursts of mandarin oranges creates an irresistible flavor explosion that keeps you coming back for more.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha (can sub hot sauce)
  • ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 4 cups shredded chicken
  • 4 cups green cabbage (shredded)
  • 1 cup red cabbage (shredded)
  • 1 red bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 cup carrots (julienned)
  • 1 (11 oz.) can mandarin oranges (drained and patted dry)
  • ½ cup green onions
  • ¼ cup cilantro (roughly chopped)
  • ½ cup honey roasted peanuts
  • ⅓ cup slivered almonds

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dressing by blending peanut butter, soy sauce, chicken broth, lime juice, honey, sriracha, garlic powder, sesame oil, and ground ginger until smooth. Chill in the refrigerator.
  2. In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, green cabbage, red cabbage, diced bell pepper, julienned carrots, drained mandarin oranges, green onions, cilantro, peanuts, and almonds.
  3. Drizzle the chilled dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated. Serve immediately for maximum freshness.

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