Thai Chicken Salad Noodles

Thai Chicken Salad Noodles is a refreshing and vibrant dish that combines tender chicken with crunchy vegetables and a zesty peanut dressing, all served on low-carb noodles. This light yet filling meal is perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner, offering a delightful balance of flavors and textures.

Thai Chicken Salad Noodles
20 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Thai
350 kcal

Ingredients

  • Zucchini noodles - 200 grams
  • Cooked chicken breast, shredded - 150 grams
  • Red bell pepper, julienned - 1 medium
  • Cucumber, thinly sliced - 1 medium
  • Carrot, grated - 1 medium
  • Green onions, chopped - 2 stalks
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped - 2 tablespoons
  • Peanut butter - 2 tablespoons
  • Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
  • Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
  • Honey (or low-carb sweetener) - 1 teaspoon
  • Garlic, minced - 1 clove
  • Red chili flakes - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
  • Salt - to taste
  • Pepper - to taste

Steps

  1. Using a spiralizer or a vegetable peeler, create zucchini noodles and set them aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, bell pepper, cucumber, carrot, green onions, and cilantro.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, minced garlic, red chili flakes, sesame oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Add the zucchini noodles to the mixing bowl with the chicken and vegetables.
  5. Pour the peanut dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is well coated.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Carbs: 18 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Cholesterol: 75 mg
  • Total Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein which supports muscle growth and repair.
  • Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables, promoting overall health.

Tags

ThaiLow CarbPasta Dish