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Spicy Thai salad with chicken

Spicy Thai Salad (Panera Copycat)

This Spicy Thai Salad recipe, inspired by a beloved salad at Panera Bread, is packed with tender chicken breast, crunchy vegetables, and delightful toppings with a creamy peanut dressing.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2 Salads
Calories: 376kcal
Author :Chloe

Ingredients

For the peanut dressing & marinade:

  • 2 tablespoons (32 g) creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons (29.57 ml) rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey
  • 2 teaspoons (9.86 ml) Sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Thai chili sauce
  • 1 teaspoon (4.93 ml) soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon (2 g) ginger minced
  • 1 (1) garlic clove minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) toasted sesame oil

For the salads:

  • 8 ounces (226.8 g) chicken breast
  • 2 cups (94 g) romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1/4 cup (22 g) purple cabbage chopped
  • 1/4 cup (37.25 g) red bell peppers chopped
  • 1/4 cup (32 g) carrots chopped
  • 1/4 cup (37 g) edamame beans
  • 2 tablespoon (30 g) crispy wonton strips
  • 2 tablespoons (0.8 g) fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 tablespoons (20 g) slivered almonds

Instructions

  • Whisk together all of the marinade ingredients in a bowl until fully mixed.
  • Place half of the marinade into a resealable plastic bag. Put the chicken in the bag and marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Heat a skillet over medium high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook for 5 minutes per side, until a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 165°F.
  • Transfer the chicken to a cutting board. Once cooled slightly, slice the chicken into strips.
  • In a bowl, arrange the romaine lettuce, cabbage, bell peppers, carrots, and edamame. Set the sliced chicken over the top. Garnish with wonton strips, fresh cilantro, and slivered almonds.
  • Pour the remaining dressing over the top of the salad.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

  • You can cook the chicken on an outside grill or bake in the oven.

Nutrition

Calories: 376kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 528mg | Potassium: 941mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 7559IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 2mg

The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.