Thai Cucumber Salad with Chicken
This refreshing Thai Cucumber Salad with Chicken is a light and flavorful meal, perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. It combines crisp cucumbers, tender chicken, and a tangy Thai-inspired dressing for a taste of Southeast Asia.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, honey, red pepper flakes (if using), and minced garlic.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Add the shredded chicken to the salad and toss again to coat evenly.
- Garnish with chopped peanuts before serving.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the dressing for at least 30 minutes before adding it to the salad.
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