Crunchy Thai Chicken (Print)
This bright salad has flavorful Thai-marinated chicken, crunchy cabbage, fresh vegetables, and a creamy, nutty sauce.
# Ingredients:
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1 lb chicken breast, cut into squares about 1 inch wide.
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1/4 cup soy sauce with less salt.
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1 tbsp garlic, finely chopped (used for marinade).
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1-2 tbsp brown sugar, to taste.
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1 tbsp tahini paste.
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1 tbsp sesame oil, toasted (used for marinade).
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1 tbsp rice vinegar (for chicken marinade).
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2 tsp grated fresh ginger root (for marinade).
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1 tbsp sriracha (spicy marinade addition).
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1 tbsp sesame seeds to sprinkle.
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3 cups finely shredded purple cabbage.
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3 cups finely shredded green cabbage.
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1 cup carrots, thinly shredded.
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1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips.
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1/2 cup green edamame, shelled.
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1/2 cup green onion, chopped.
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1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped.
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1/4 cup peanuts, coarsely chopped.
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3 tbsp creamy peanut butter.
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2 tbsp rice vinegar (used for the dressing).
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2 tbsp honey.
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1 tbsp sesame oil, toasted (for dressing).
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2 tbsp soy sauce (used in the dressing).
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1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated (for dressing).
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1 tsp chopped garlic (for dressing).
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2 tsp sriracha sauce (dressing component).
# Steps:
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Combine marinade ingredients in a bowl, toss the chicken to coat, and let it soak while you prep the veggies.
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Mix peanut butter, vinegar, honey, oil, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and sriracha. Add a bit of warm water to make it smoother.
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Shred the cabbage, chop the veggies, and toss everything together in a large bowl.
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Cook the chicken cubes in a skillet at medium heat till browned and cooked through to 165°F. Pour in the marinade and stir till it thickens up.
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Mix the salad with the dressing, top with the chicken once cooled slightly, and sprinkle with cilantro and sesame seeds.
# Notes:
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You can switch out veggies for ones you prefer.
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Swap peanut butter for almond or sunflower seed butter if needed.
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A mandoline slicer makes shredding cabbage super fast.