Thai-Style Chicken and Cucumber Salad

A light, healthy salad featuring marinated chicken and cucumber with a balance of hot, sour, salty, and sweet flavors.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 384.2 kcals 768.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 37.9 grams 75.8 grams
Fat 6.3 grams 12.6 grams
Protein 44.1 grams 88.2 grams
Cook Time
10 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
75
ml
Fish Sauce
Nam Pla
1
tbsp
Gochujang
Korean fermented chilli paste
75
ml
Rice Wine Vinegar
Japanese style
Fruits
2
piece
Lime
juice only
Meat
2
piece
Chicken Breast
skin removed, finely diced
NutsSeeds
1
handful
Mint
fresh leaves, chopped
1
handful
Coriander
fresh, chopped
Vegetables
3
piece
Cucumber
shaved into ribbons using a potato peeler
1
piece
Cucumber
cut into 7.5cm batons
8
piece
0.5
head
Broccoli
florets sliced into thin slices
5
piece
Spring Onion
sliced into 1.5cm slices on the diagonal
6
piece
Shallot
preferably Thai, chopped

Steps

  • Marinate chicken with half the fish sauce, juice of one lime, and chilli paste for two hours in the fridge.
  • Combine cucumbers with remaining fish sauce, vinegar, juice of half a lime, and chillies to marinate for two hours.
  • Add broccoli, spring onions, and shallots to the chicken and marinate for another 30 minutes.
  • Strain the cucumber mixture through a sieve and reserve the liquid.
  • Stir-fry the chicken mixture in a hot wok until cooked through.
  • Combine the cooked chicken and vegetables with the cucumbers and fresh herbs.
  • Season with reserved marinade and remaining lime juice to taste.
  • Divide the salad between two plates and serve.