Chicken and Coconut Salad

A vibrant Thai-inspired salad featuring poached chicken thighs in a sweet and savory coconut dressing with fresh vegetables and peanuts.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 430.1 kcals 2580.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 13.6 grams 81.6 grams
Fat 30.4 grams 182.4 grams
Protein 25.7 grams 154.2 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
50
g
Palm Sugar
substitute golden caster sugar if unavailable
CondimentsSauces
50
ml
Liquids
400
ml
Meat
6
piece
Chicken Thighs
bones removed
NutsSeeds
100
g
Peanuts
roasted
1
handful
1
piece
Vegetables
2
piece
Shallots
small Thai ones if possible
0.5
piece
2
piece
0.5
piece
Cucumber
peeled

Steps

  • Boil palm sugar, fish sauce, and coconut milk in a heavy-based frying pan.
  • Simmer chicken thighs in the liquid for 10 minutes and leave to cool.
  • Finely slice shallots and cut deseeded pepper and chillies into thin strips.
  • Deseed cucumber and use a peeler to create long strips.
  • Chop roasted peanuts and mix with coriander.
  • Combine the sliced vegetables in a bowl.
  • Remove skin from cooled chicken and cut into thin strips.
  • Add chicken and cooled coconut liquid to the vegetable mix.
  • Toss the salad well and serve topped with nuts and coriander.