Soups and stews · Asian · 25 min
Asian Chili-Garlic Salad with Grilled Chicken Thighs & Fresh Herbs
- 25 min
- 2–6 servings
- 559 kcal / serving
A bright, crunchy salad with fresh herbs, roasted peanuts, and tender grilled chicken thighs. It comes together quickly for a weeknight dinner and holds up well for leftovers.
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Ingredients
- 2 mediumcarrots
- 1 lbchicken thighs, boneless skinless
- ½ small bunchcilantro
- ½English cucumber
- ½ small pkgfresh mint
- 1 clovegarlic
- ½ pintgrape tomatoes
- ½ small bunchgreen onions (scallions)
- ¼ cuppeanuts, roasted unsalted
- English cucumbers
From the pantry: black pepper, chili-garlic sauce, extra virgin olive oil, fish sauce, honey, rice vinegar, salt
Cookware
aluminum foil · chef's knife · colander · cutting board · garlic press (optional) · grill pan, outdoor grill, or skillet · julienne peeler (optional) · measuring cups · measuring spoons · mixing bowls · stirring spoon · tongs · whisk or fork
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Produce
- 2 mediumcarrots
- ½ small bunchcilantro
- ½English cucumber
- ½ small pkgfresh mint
- 1 clovegarlic
- ½ pintgrape tomatoes
- ½ small bunchgreen onions (scallions)
- English cucumbers
Meat & seafood
- 1 lbchicken thighs, boneless skinless
Pantry & dry goods
- ¼ cuppeanuts, roasted unsalted
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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings
| Ingredient | 2 servings | 4 servings | 6 servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| carrots | 2 medium | 4 medium | 6 medium |
| chicken thighs, boneless skinless | 1 lb | 2 lb | 3 lb |
| cilantro | ½ small bunch | 1 small bunch | 1 ½ small bunches |
| English cucumber | ½ | 1 | 1 ½ |
| fresh mint | ½ small pkg | 1 small pkg | 1 ½ small pkgs |
| garlic | 1 clove | 2 cloves | 3 cloves |
| grape tomatoes | ½ pint | 1 pint | 1 ½ pints |
| green onions (scallions) | ½ small bunch | 1 small bunch | 1 ½ small bunches |
| peanuts, roasted unsalted | ¼ cup | ½ cup | ¾ cup |
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Directions
- Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- When the pan is hot, brush the bottom with oil and cook the chicken, turning once, until cooked through and golden, about 8–10 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, mince the garlic and whisk in oil, fish sauce, rice vinegar, chili-garlic sauce, and honey to make a dressing.
- Rinse and dry all produce; prepare the carrots, cucumber, tomatoes, green onions, mint, cilantro, and greens as described.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and cover with aluminum foil to rest while you assemble the salad.
- Use a julienne peeler or regular peeler to create carrot “noodles” and place them in a large salad bowl along with the tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and other chopped vegetables.
- Chop herbs and scallions, then add them to the bowl and toss with the vegetables to combine.
- Slice the chicken into thin strips and roughly chop the peanuts. Top the salad with chicken, green onions, and peanuts, then serve.
Two tips
- Prep the herbs and vegetables earlier in the day for a quicker dinner assembly.
- Swap in sliced almonds if peanuts aren’t on hand, or serve the salad with extra chili-garlic sauce for heat.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 559 kcal
- Protein
- 52 g
- Carbs
- 21 g
- Fat
- 30 g
- Fiber
- 7 g
- Sodium
- 279 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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