THAI PEANUT CHICKEN SALAD

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE SALAD

• 4 (6 oz.) chicken breasts
• 1 red pepper, finely diced (~1 cup)
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
• 1/4 cup green onion, diced
• 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 cup peanuts, chopped

FOR THE SAUCE

• 1 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup peanut butter, smooth
• 2 teaspoons freshly ground ginger
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• salt, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

1. First, place chicken breast in a slow cooker,  cover, and turn the setting to high. Cook for 1.5 hours.
2. While chicken is cooking, mix the rest of the salad ingredients in a large bowl and set aside.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the sauce ingredients and set aside
4. When chicken breast is done cooking, use two forks to shred. Place in a food storage container and let cool. Once cooled, mix with other salad ingredients.
5. Next, pour sauce mixture onto the chicken salad and mix until evenly combined.
6. Serve over greens, on top of toast, in a lettuce wrap, etc. The options are endless.

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