Thai Citrus Chicken Salad

Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant and refreshing Thai Citrus Chicken Salad! Packed with juicy slices of golden-browned chicken, crisp vegetables, and a zesty homemade dressing featuring lime, orange juice, honey, and a hint of fish sauce, this salad delivers a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and umami flavors. Topped with roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, fresh cilantro, and optional red chili for a spicy kick, this dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s a light yet satisfying option for lunch or dinner. Perfectly suited for lovers of Thai-inspired cuisine, this salad offers a harmonious medley of textures and tastes, making it a must-try for a healthy, flavor-packed meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 4 tablespoons Lime juice
• 3 tablespoons Orange juice
• 1 tablespoon Fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 6 cups Mixed salad greens
• 1 medium Cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 large Carrot, julienned
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro leaves
• 0.25 cup Roasted peanuts, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
• 1 small Red chili, finely sliced (optional for spice)

Directions

Step 1

Season the chicken breasts lightly with salt and pepper on both sides.

Step 2

Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken breasts for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until fully cooked through and golden brown. Remove from the skillet and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly.

Step 3

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together lime juice, orange juice, fish sauce, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger to make the dressing. Adjust the seasoning to taste, if needed.

Step 4

In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, cucumber, carrot, red bell pepper, and cilantro.

Step 5

Add the sliced chicken on top of the salad mixture.

Step 6

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.

Step 7

Sprinkle the roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, and red chili (if using) on top as garnishes.

Step 8

Serve the salad immediately and enjoy the vibrant citrus and Thai-inspired flavors!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1503.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1269.3

Total Fat 52.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.8g
Cholesterol 295.8mg	0%
Sodium 2281.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 78.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.8g	0%
Total Sugars 42.9g
Protein 132.0g	0%

Vitamin D 3.5IU	0%
Calcium 346.2mg	0%
Iron 11.2mg	0%
Potassium 3472.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.9%

Protein: 40.3%

Carbs: 23.8%