Keto Thai Peanut Chicken Salad with Crispy Noodles 🌿🥜
Elevate your keto meal planning with this flavorful Thai Peanut Chicken Salad, featuring a creamy, low-carb peanut dressing and crispy, keto-friendly noodles. This vibrant and satisfying salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it fits seamlessly into a ketogenic diet.
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes (for crispy noodles)
Ingredients
For the Salad:
2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
4 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., romaine, spinach, or arugula)
1 cup shredded carrots (substitute with shredded radishes for lower carbs)
1 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
1 cup sliced cucumber
1/2 cup red cabbage, shredded
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil (optional)
For the Peanut Dressing:
1/4 cup creamy natural peanut butter (no sugar added)
2 tablespoons tamari or coconut aminos (for a lower-carb alternative to soy sauce)
2 tablespoons rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
2 tablespoons sugar-free maple syrup (or a keto-friendly sweetener like erythritol)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
Water to thin, as needed
For the Crispy Noodles:
1 cup keto-friendly crispy noodles (e.g., almond flour-based or low-carb)
Vegetable oil for frying (if making your own)
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Instructions
- Prepare the Peanut Dressing:
Mix Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the creamy natural peanut butter, tamari (or coconut aminos), rice vinegar, sugar-free maple syrup (or chosen sweetener), sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic.
Adjust Consistency: Gradually add water until the dressing reaches your desired consistency. It should be creamy but pourable. Set aside.
- Prepare the Crispy Noodles:
Fry Noodles (if needed): If you are making your own crispy noodles, heat a small amount of vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the keto-friendly noodles in batches until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels and let cool.
Use Store-Bought: If using store-bought keto-friendly crispy noodles, simply set them aside.
- Assemble the Salad:
Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the salad greens, shredded chicken, shredded carrots (or radishes), sliced red bell pepper, sliced cucumber, shredded red cabbage, and chopped cilantro. If using, add the chopped fresh basil.
- Dress the Salad:
Add Dressing: Drizzle the prepared peanut dressing over the salad. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
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- Add Crispy Noodles:
Top with Noodles: Just before serving, sprinkle the crispy keto-friendly noodles on top of the salad for added crunch.
- Serve:
Enjoy: Serve the Thai Peanut Chicken Salad immediately for the freshest taste.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 350 kcal
Total Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 80mg
Sodium: 700mg
Total Carbohydrates: 15g
Net Carbohydrates: 10g
Dietary Fiber: 5g
Sugars: 5g
Protein: 25g
carb info: 7 carb per serving
Additional Tips:
Customization:
Vegetable Options: Feel free to substitute or add other low-carb vegetables like snap peas or radishes for additional crunch and flavor.
Sweetener Adjustments: If you prefer a different level of sweetness, adjust the amount of keto-friendly sweetener in the dressing to suit your taste.
Make-Ahead Tips:
Salad Prep: You can prepare the salad ingredients and dressing ahead of time. Store them separately and combine just before serving to keep the greens crisp.
Crispy Noodles: Prepare the crispy noodles in advance, but add them to the salad just before serving to maintain their crunchiness.
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Storage:
Refrigeration: Store any leftover salad and dressing in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator. Consume within 2 days for the best freshness and texture.
Enjoy this keto-friendly Thai Peanut Chicken Salad with Crispy Noodles, a perfect combination of creamy, crunchy, and fresh elements that fits perfectly into your ketogenic lifestyle.