Print

Thai Cucumber Salad with Chicken

Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

A fresh and crunchy salad featuring cool cucumbers, tender chicken, zesty lime, and a hint of heat, perfect as a quick lunch or a light dinner.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
  • 1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrot
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
  • Dressing:
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce (or soy sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar or honey
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
  • 1–2 small Thai chilies, thinly sliced, or 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Slice the cucumbers thin. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt, toss, and let sit 10 minutes to draw out water. Pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Make the dressing: In a bowl, whisk lime juice, rice vinegar, fish sauce (or soy), sugar/honey, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and chili.
  3. In a small bowl, toss the chicken with 2 tablespoons of the dressing. Let it sit 5–10 minutes to soak in flavor.
  4. Add the cucumbers, red onion, tomatoes (if using), and carrot to a large bowl.
  5. Pour over the remaining dressing and toss gently to coat everything.
  6. Toast the peanuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–5 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden. Let cool.
  7. Add cilantro, mint, and peanuts. Toss, taste, and adjust lime, fish sauce/soy, or sugar. Serve right away or chill for extra crunch.

Notes

For optimal freshness, store cucumbers, chicken, herbs, and dressing separately until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://diyprzepisy.com/delicious-thai-cucumber-salad-with-chicken/

×