Thai Chicken Salad

Information
Preparation and Cooking Time: 
10 minutes
Serving: 
6-8 Servings
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts: 

Calories 244
Carbohydrate 12.8g
Protein 20g
Fat 13g

Source: Eating For Energy Without Deprivation. Patricia Chuey and Diana Steele.

Food Groups: 

Vegetables 1.5
Protein 1
Breads and Grains 2

Instructions
Ingredients: 

3 chicken breasts (skinless/boneless)
2 cloves crushed garlic
2 tsp crushed ginger
2 tbsp soy sauce
1-2 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp teriyaki sauce
1 bag baby spinach
2 green onions
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 toasted peanuts
1 red bell pepper sliced into strips
6 cups cooked & chilled vermicelli noodles or whole wheat spaghetti

Dressing:

2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp peanut butter
2 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp teriyaki sauce
1/4 tsp dried chillies
2 tbsp lime juice

Instructions: 

1. Slice chicken breasts into strips; saute in oil with garlic,ginger,soy sauce and teriyaki sauce, set aside.

2. Add dressing ingredients to pan, heat and stir.

3. Place 1 cup noodles into each bowl,top with 1 cup spinach,sliced peppers,nuts and chicken slices, add dressing,sprinkle with fresh cilantro.

Categories:
  • Salads