Peanut butter in salad sounds wrong until you realize it's just deconstructed satay sauce that Indonesians perfected centuries ago.
Peanut Chicken Cucumber Salad
Dive into a refreshing Peanut Chicken Cucumber Salad that's packed with protein and flavor! Crisp cucumbers mingle with juicy grilled chicken, all drizzled in a creamy, rich peanut dressing that brings everything together. Perfect for a satisfying lunch or a light dinner, this vibrant dish is sure to become a favorite!
Prep
15
min
Cook
0
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(3)
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 tsp minced garlic (5 ml)
- Green onion
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- Chopped grilled chicken or rotisserie chickenrotisserie chicken
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 1-2 tsp Chili crunch oil (5-10 ml)
- 1-2 tbsp peanut butter (14-28 g)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (30 ml)
📦Other(1)
- 1 tbsp light mayo (15 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Start by slicing up your cucumber.
- 2
Dice up some leftover grilled chicken or use rotisserie chicken.
- 3
Add some chopped green onion.
- 4
Mix in minced garlic.
- 5
Add chili crunch oil and peanut butter.
- 6
Stir in light mayonnaise and soy sauce.
- 7
Shake well to combine all ingredients.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Salt cucumber slices and let sit for 15 minutes to draw out excess moisture, then pat dry - this prevents the salad from becoming watery as cucumbers are 96% water.technique15 minutes
- ✓Warm the peanut butter slightly (30-45 seconds in microwave) before mixing to create a smoother emulsion with the mayonnaise and prevent clumping.technique30-45 seconds
- ✓Use a 2:1 ratio of mayonnaise to peanut butter for optimal creaminess while maintaining the nutty flavor profile without overpowering the other ingredients.ingredient2:1 ratio
- ✓Chill the assembled salad for 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and the dressing to properly coat all ingredients.timing30 minutes
- ✓Cut chicken into uniform ½-inch pieces to ensure even distribution of protein and consistent bite-size portions that won't overpower the cucumber texture.technique½-inch pieces
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Prep
15
min
Cook
0
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Peanut butter in salad sounds wrong until you realize it's just deconstructed satay sauce that Indonesians perfected centuries ago.
Peanut Chicken Cucumber Salad
Dive into a refreshing Peanut Chicken Cucumber Salad that's packed with protein and flavor! Crisp cucumbers mingle with juicy grilled chicken, all drizzled in a creamy, rich peanut dressing that brings everything together. Perfect for a satisfying lunch or a light dinner, this vibrant dish is sure to become a favorite!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(3)
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 tsp minced garlic (5 ml)
- Green onion
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- Chopped grilled chicken or rotisserie chickenrotisserie chicken
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 1-2 tsp Chili crunch oil (5-10 ml)
- 1-2 tbsp peanut butter (14-28 g)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (30 ml)
📦Other(1)
- 1 tbsp light mayo (15 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Start by slicing up your cucumber.
- 2
Dice up some leftover grilled chicken or use rotisserie chicken.
- 3
Add some chopped green onion.
- 4
Mix in minced garlic.
- 5
Add chili crunch oil and peanut butter.
- 6
Stir in light mayonnaise and soy sauce.
- 7
Shake well to combine all ingredients.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Salt cucumber slices and let sit for 15 minutes to draw out excess moisture, then pat dry - this prevents the salad from becoming watery as cucumbers are 96% water.technique15 minutes
- ✓Warm the peanut butter slightly (30-45 seconds in microwave) before mixing to create a smoother emulsion with the mayonnaise and prevent clumping.technique30-45 seconds
- ✓Use a 2:1 ratio of mayonnaise to peanut butter for optimal creaminess while maintaining the nutty flavor profile without overpowering the other ingredients.ingredient2:1 ratio
- ✓Chill the assembled salad for 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and the dressing to properly coat all ingredients.timing30 minutes
- ✓Cut chicken into uniform ½-inch pieces to ensure even distribution of protein and consistent bite-size portions that won't overpower the cucumber texture.technique½-inch pieces