Thai Crunch Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing
This Thai Crunch Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing delivers 87g protein and 1251 calories per serving — exceptional protein density in one meal. Quick-preps 3 servings on the stovetop, covering most of your daily protein requirement in a single lunch. Built for lifters running high-calorie bulks or anyone consolidating meals into fewer, protein-loaded options.
Ingredients
- •Cabbage, Green(960g)
- •Chicken Breast, Grilled(480g)
- •Wonton Strips, Fried(480g)
- •Cilantro, Fresh(240g)
- •2/3 cup chopped fresh mint
- •Carrots(160g)
- •Cucumber(160g)
- •Green Onion (Scallion)
- •Bell Pepper
- •Peanuts, Dry Roasted(120g)
- •Peanut Butter, Smooth(80g)
- •Lime Juice, Fresh(45g)
- •Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(10g)
- •Ginger, Fresh Root(15g)
- •Sesame Oil, Toasted(5g)
- •Garlic
- •1/4 cup water
Instructions
- 1Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Slice the green cabbage into thin ribbons, julienne the carrots, dice the cucumber and bell pepper, and chop the cilantro and green onions; set all vegetables aside.
- 2Mince the fresh garlic and ginger. In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, minced garlic, minced ginger, and sesame oil until smooth. If the dressing is too thick, add water 1 tablespoon at a time until it reaches a pourable consistency.
- 3In a large bowl, combine the chicken breast pieces, cabbage, carrots, cucumber, bell pepper, cilantro, and green onions. Pour the peanut dressing over the mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- 4Divide the salad evenly into 3 airtight containers while still at room temperature. Top each container with an equal portion of the dry roasted peanuts and fried wonton strips just before serving to maintain crunch.
Nutrition — Per Serving
1251
calories
87g
protein
43g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 138g
- Saturated fat
- 8.0g
- Sodium
- 1381 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 19.9g
3 servings per batch · ~918g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Thai Crunch Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing have per serving?
Each serving delivers 87g of protein and 1251 calories with 43g fat and 138g carbs. This is the highest protein-per-serving recipe in the PrepForge library and provides exceptional protein density for serious lifters tracking daily intake.
How long does Thai Crunch Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing take to prep?
This recipe is quick prep and yields 3 servings from the stovetop, making it ideal for shorter prep cycles or when you need substantial single meals. All servings can be batch-prepared efficiently in one session.
Is Thai Crunch Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing good for muscle gain?
At 87g protein and 1251 calories per serving, this salad is purpose-built for muscle gain phases where daily protein targets exceed 180-200g and calorie surplus is the priority. The macronutrient composition supports aggressive bulking while delivering exceptional protein content.
