Description
This Thai Peanut Chicken Crunch Slaw Salad is bursting with fresh flavor, crunch, and creamy peanut goodness. Loaded with colorful veggies, juicy chicken, and tossed in a zesty Thai peanut-lime dressing, it’s a quick and satisfying meal or side that comes together in just 20 minutes!
Ingredients
- 2 cups coleslaw mix
- 2 cups broccoli slaw
- 1 cup matchstick carrots
- 1 bunch green onions, chopped
- 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 2 cucumbers, seeded and chopped
- 1 cup Thai peanut sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts (for topping)
Instructions
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Combine Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine coleslaw mix, broccoli slaw, carrots, green onions, red bell pepper, cilantro, rotisserie chicken, and chopped cucumber. -
Add Dressing
Pour the Thai peanut sauce and fresh lime juice over the salad. Toss everything together until evenly coated and well mixed. -
Garnish and Serve
Sprinkle chopped peanuts on top and serve immediately for the best crunch and flavor.
Notes
- Make it ahead: You can prep all ingredients and store separately. Combine and toss with dressing right before serving to maintain freshness.
- Peanut sauce tip: Use store-bought or homemade Thai peanut sauce. Thin it with a little warm water if it’s too thick.
- Protein boost: Add extra chicken or edamame for more protein.
- Vegan option: Swap the chicken for tofu and use a vegan peanut sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (⅙ of recipe)
- Calories: 330kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 30mg