Smart Red Curry Chicken Salad
with Peanuts- Peanuts
- Sulphites
Kicky red curry paste adds Thai-style punch to this cal and carb smart chicken salad! Heat it up with diced chilis and crunchy roasted peanuts.
Ingredients
250 g
Ground Chicken
113 g
Spring Mix
1 unit
Chili Pepper
4 tbsp
Red Curry Paste
28 g
Peanuts, chopped
(Contains: Peanuts)
2 tbsp
Rice Vinegar
(Contains: Sulphites)
1 unit
Green Onion
2 tbsp
Sweet Chili Sauce
170 g
Carrot
Not included in your delivery
1.5 tbsp
Oil*
0.13 tsp
Salt*
0.13 tsp
Pepper*
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Before starting, wash and dry all produce. Heat Guide for Step 4: 1/8 tsp (1/4 tsp) mild, 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) medium, 1/2 tsp (1 tsp) spicy and 1 tsp (2 tsp) extra-spicy! Thinly slice green onion.Peel, then cut carrot into 1/4-inch matchsticks.Finely chop chili, removing seeds for less heat. (TIP: We suggest using gloves when prepping chilies!)
Add vinegar, 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) water and a pinch of salt to a medium microwaveable bowl. (NOTE: This is your pickling liquid.)Microwave in 15 sec increments, stirring between each, until salt dissolves.Add carrots, then stir to combine. Place in the fridge to cool.
Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add peanuts to the dry pan. Toast, stirring often, until golden-brown, 3-4 min. (TIP: Keep your eye on peanuts so they don't burn!) Transfer to a small bowl.
Reheat the same pan over medium-high. When hot, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil, then chicken. Cook, breaking up chicken into smaller pieces, until no pink remains, 4-5 min.** Add curry paste, half the sweet chili sauce, 2 tbsp (4 tbsp) water and 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) chilis. (NOTE: Reference heat guide.) Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, then stir to combine.
Add remaining sweet chili sauce, 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) pickling liquid and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil to a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then whisk to combine. (TIP: Add a pinch of sugar to the dressing, if desired!)Drain pickled carrots, discarding remaining pickling liquid.Add carrots, spring mix and half the green onions to the bowl with dressing. Toss to combine.
Divide salad between plates. Top with chicken, then peanuts and remaining green onions. Sprinkle any remaining chilis over top, if desired.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: Many enjoyed the blend of sweet and spicy flavors, though some found the curry taste too mild.
- Ease of prep: Quick and easy to prepare, with the option to make components separately for convenience.
- Suggestions: Consider using chicken breast or cubes instead of ground chicken for better texture. Add extra vegetables for more variety.
- Portions: Some found the meal light; consider increasing the amount of protein or adding a side for a more filling dish.
- Spice level: Adjust chili amount carefully; some found it too spicy while others wanted more heat.
