Thai Cucumber Salad with Chicken Recipe
A refreshing and flavorful Thai Cucumber Salad with shredded chicken, crunchy peanut dressing, and a spicy chili crisp topping. This light and easy dish combines crisp cucumbers with a savory peanut sauce, bright lime, and aromatic sesame, perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
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Salad
- 1.5 cups shredded chicken
- 2 English cucumbers
- 3 green onions (sliced, green and white parts separated)
Peanut Sauce
- 1/4 cup crunchy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon chili crisp
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1–2 tablespoons water or coconut milk (if needed to thin sauce)
Toppings
- 1 tablespoon chili crisp (for drizzling)
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare Cucumbers: Use a mandolin or a sharp kitchen knife to slice the cucumbers into thin, uniform slices. Lay the cucumber slices in a single layer between paper towels, roll up, and set aside for a few minutes to remove excess moisture to keep the salad crisp.
- Make Peanut Sauce: In a large bowl, combine crunchy peanut butter, fresh lime juice, rice vinegar, low-sodium soy sauce or tamari, honey, toasted sesame oil, chili crisp, and minced garlic. Whisk together until smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or coconut milk to thin it to the desired consistency.
- Toss Salad: Add the cucumber slices, shredded chicken, and sliced green onions (white parts) to the bowl with the peanut sauce. Toss well to coat everything evenly with the sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Transfer the salad to a serving dish. Garnish with the sliced green parts of the green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and drizzles of chili crisp for extra heat and flavor. Serve immediately for best texture.
Notes
- Use a mandolin for evenly thin cucumber slices to ensure a crisp texture.
- Adjust the amount of chili crisp according to your heat preference.
- You can substitute shredded rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- For a creamier dressing, add a bit of coconut milk or more peanut butter.
- The salad is best served fresh as cucumbers tend to release water over time.
Keywords: Thai cucumber salad, peanut chicken salad, spicy cucumber salad, no-cook salad, healthy Thai salad, chicken peanut salad
