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Colorful cabbage ramen salad with sliced chicken and crushed peanuts

Thai Chicken Ramen Salad with Peanut Dressing (High-Protein, Easy Meal Prep)

This Thai chicken ramen salad with peanut dressing is a quick, high-protein meal packed with crunchy veggies and bold flavor. Perfect for meal prep!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4
Calories 374 kcal

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 1 lb chicken breast
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Salad Base

  • 1 pkg ramen noodles discard seasoning packet
  • 2 cup green cabbage shredded
  • 1 cup purple cabbage shredded
  • 1 cup carrots matchstick or shredded
  • 1 yellow pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cucumber thinly sliced or julienned
  • 3 green onions chopped

Crunch Topping

  • 1/4 cup peanuts crushed

Peanut Dressing

  • 1/4 cup peanut butter
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 2-4 Tbsp water to thin to desired consistency

Instructions
 

  • Cook the chicken: Toss chicken with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Air fry at 375°F for ~12–15 minutes, flipping halfway, until cooked through. Let rest, then slice or cube.
  • Prepare the noodles. Cook ramen according to package instructions (without seasoning).Drain and rinse briefly with cool water so they don’t get sticky. Set aside.
  • Make the dressing. Whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and maple syrup.Add water gradually until smooth and pourable.
  • Assemble the salad. In a large bowl, combine cabbage, carrots, pepper, cucumber, and green onions.Add noodles and chicken.Toss with dressing until evenly coated.
  • Finish. Top with crushed peanuts right before serving for crunch.
  • Optional Upgrades. Add cilantro or mint for freshnessSqueeze of lime juice to brighten everythingChili flakes or sriracha for heatSesame oil (½ tsp) in the dressing for deeper flavor

Nutrition

Calories: 374kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 33gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 749mgPotassium: 958mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 5836IUVitamin C: 86mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg
Keyword cabbage ramen salad, chicken ramen salad, easy meal prep salad, healthy ramen recipe, high protein salad, peanut dressing salad, Thai chicken salad
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