This vibrant Thai Chicken Salad is a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Crispy fried wonton strips add a delightful crunch to the mix of shredded greens, tender chicken, and fresh vegetables. The dressing is the star, bringing together the heat of serrano chiles, the brightness of lime, the savory depth of fish sauce, and the warmth of ginger and nutmeg. It’s a refreshing dish that feels light yet satisfying, making it ideal for summer lunches or as a colorful side dish for a barbecue.
Thai Chicken Salad
Description
This vibrant Thai Chicken Salad is a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Crispy fried wonton strips add a delightful crunch to the mix of shredded greens, tender chicken, and fresh vegetables. The dressing is the star, bringing together the heat of serrano chiles, the brightness of lime, the savory depth of fish sauce, and the warmth of ginger and nutmeg. It's a refreshing dish that feels light yet satisfying, making it ideal for summer lunches or as a colorful side dish for a barbecue.Directions
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Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over moderately high heat until a strip of wonton wrapper bounces across the surface.
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Add the wonton strips in batches and fry, turning occasionally, until crisp and golden, about 1 minute.
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Transfer the fried wonton strips to paper towels to drain well.
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In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, chicken, bean sprouts, yellow bell pepper, and cucumber.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar, serrano chiles, nutmeg, lemon grass, ginger, mint, and basil until the sugar is dissolved.
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Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
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Gently fold in the crisp wonton strips to maintain their texture.
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Turn the salad out onto a serving platter and sprinkle with the chopped peanuts before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4 servings
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1591.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 180.0g277%
- Saturated Fat 27.0g135%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 0.0mg0%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 0.0g0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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