Thai Cucumber Salad with Chicken Recipe
A refreshing and flavorful Thai Cucumber Salad with shredded chicken, crunchy peanut dressing, and a spicy chili crisp finish. This quick and easy salad combines crisp cucumbers, tender chicken, and a creamy, tangy peanut sauce for a perfect light meal or side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
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Salad
- 1.5 cups shredded chicken
- 2 English cucumbers
- 3 green onions (sliced green and white parts)
- Toppings: chili crisp, toasted sesame seeds
Peanut Sauce
- 1/4 cup crunchy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon chili crisp
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1–2 tablespoons water or coconut milk (if needed)
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare Cucumbers: Use a mandolin or a sharp kitchen knife to slice the cucumbers into uniform, thin slices. Lay them in a single layer between paper towels, roll them up, and set aside to remove excess moisture for a few minutes to keep the salad crisp.
- Make Peanut Sauce and Combine: In a large bowl, whisk together the peanut sauce ingredients — crunchy peanut butter, fresh lime juice, rice vinegar, low-sodium soy sauce or tamari, honey, toasted sesame oil, chili crisp, minced garlic, and water or coconut milk if needed until smooth. Add the sliced cucumbers, shredded chicken, and green onions to the bowl. Toss gently to coat everything evenly with the sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish the salad with extra sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and drizzles of chili crisp for added texture and heat. Serve immediately or chilled for a refreshing dish.
Notes
- Removing excess moisture from cucumbers helps prevent the salad from becoming watery.
- Adjust the amount of chili crisp based on your preferred spice level.
- If the peanut sauce is too thick, add more water or coconut milk gradually to reach desired consistency.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce or tamari to keep sodium levels moderate.
- This salad can be served immediately or chilled for enhanced flavor fusion.
Keywords: Thai cucumber salad, peanut sauce, shredded chicken salad, spicy cucumber salad, chili crisp, easy Thai salad
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