Jul 1, 2010

Thai Chicken Salad


Cook Time 25 minutes
Serves 6
Ingredients
5 cups cooked rotisserie chicken
1/2 cup canola oil
3 tbsp peanut butter
1/2 cup lime juice
2 tbsp water
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp ginger, grated
2 tbsp light brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp hot red pepper flakes
1/2 cucmber
1 carrot, grated
4 scallions, chopped
3 tbsp cilantro leaves, minced
1/2 cup toasted peanuts, chopped
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
12 cups lettuce
Preparation
1. Put canola oil, peanut butter, lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, minced garlic, ginger, light brown sugar, and red pepper flakes in blender and puree until well blended.

2. Transfer blended ingredients to a large bowl.

3. Add cucumber, carrot, scallions, and cilantro to the blended vinaigrette and toss to combine.

4. Add chicken and toss again.

5. Let stand for 15 minutes at room temperature.

6. Top with 1/2 cup of chopped toasted peanuts, and serve over a bed of lettuce.

Calories 560    Protein 51g     Total Fat 34g     Saturated Fat 4.5g
Carbohydrates 14g     Dietary Fiber 2g

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