Description
Easy Thai Cucumber Salad with Chicken is a fresh, crisp, and flavorful dish combining tender chicken, crunchy cucumbers, and a tangy natural dressing. Perfect for a quick lunch, light dinner, or a vibrant side dish, it offers a balanced mix of textures and a burst of refreshing taste.
Ingredients
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Salad
- 2 fresh cucumbers, thinly sliced (preferably seedless)
- 2 chicken breasts, cooked and sliced tenderly
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, finely diced (optional)
Dressing
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (natural)
- 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tsp sesame oil (natural)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Start by cooking the chicken breasts until tender, either by poaching gently in water or steaming to maintain juiciness without extra oil.
- Slice the Vegetables: Thinly slice cucumbers and red onion evenly for balanced bites. Finely chop fresh cilantro and jalapeño if using.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar (natural), brown sugar (natural), vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), sesame oil (natural), salt, and pepper until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Combine All Ingredients: Toss the cooked chicken pieces, sliced cucumbers, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño with the dressing. Mix well to ensure everything is evenly coated and vibrant in color.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the salad for 10-15 minutes to let the flavors meld. Serve chilled for the freshest taste experience.
Notes
- Use seedless cucumbers to avoid excess water and sogginess.
- Cook chicken gently and slice thinly to keep it tender and juicy.
- Adjust sweetness and tang of the dressing by tasting and tweaking sugar or vinegar.
- Prepare vegetables ahead but toss together just before serving for maximum crispness.
- Use fresh cilantro or mint for authentic aroma and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Thai cucumber salad, chicken salad, light meal, fresh salad, healthy recipe, gluten free
