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Crispy Thai Chicken Salad Recipe (Gluten Free)

I love thai food! And this delicious recipe is a basically a good for you salad with thai flavors! This thai chicken salad is easy to make and has minimal ingredients. You can save time by using gluten free chicken tenders or a rotisserie chicken. This recipe is a quick and flavorful combination of protein, veggies, and crunchy toppings. It's perfect for a satisfying lunch or light dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 1 serving

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bag of shredded Brussels sprouts salad mix or broccoli salad mix
  • 1-2 cups gluten-freec chicken tenders or grilled chicken fully cooked
  • 1-2 cups of cooked gluten-free/dairy-free sweet potato fries
  • 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
  • ¼ cup quinoa rinsed
  • ½ tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • 2-3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce gluten-free

Instructions
 

  • Cook the Chicken: Preheat your oven, air fryer, or grill according to your chosen chicken tenders/grilled chicken instructions. Cook chicken until fully cooked through.
  • Prepare the Fries: If using frozen fries, follow the baking or air-frying instructions on the package.
  • Cook the Quinoa (optional): In a small saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add rinsed quinoa and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Pour in ½ cup of water (or chicken broth for extra flavor) and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed. Spread cooked quinoa on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated 300°F oven for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp.
  • Assemble the Bowls: Divide the salad mix among bowls. Top with cooked chicken, sweet potato fries, sunflower seeds, and crispy quinoa (if using).
  • Dressing: Drizzle with desired amount of sweet chili sauce. Enjoy!

Notes

If you don't have pre-cooked, chopped chicken, you can simply cook boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs and shred them yourself.
You can substitute the sweet potato fries with other chopped roasted vegetables like broccoli, carrots, or butternut squash.
No crispy quinoa? No problem! Use your favorite crunchy topping like chopped nuts or even tortilla strip