Thai Chicken Salad (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Grain-Free)

This refreshing Thai Chicken Salad combines vibrant vegetables, creamy tahini dressing, and tender pasture-raised chicken for a meal that’s both satisfying and nourishing. It’s free from gluten, dairy, soy, and grains, yet bursting with flavor and gut-friendly ingredients that leave you feeling light and energized.

✨ Recipe Overview

• Makes: 2–3 servings
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 3–4 hours (slow cooker)
• Dietary Info: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Grain-Free

🥄 Ingredients

• 8 oz [224 g] Skinless Pasture-Raised Chicken Breast
• 4 tbsp [56 g] *Coconut Aminos
• 1 cup [240 ml] *Organic Chicken Bone Broth
• 1 tbsp [21 g] *Local, Raw Honey or Manuka Honey
• 2 tbsp [30 g] *Tahini
• 1.5 tsp [16.5 g] Fresh Ginger, grated
• Juice of 1 lime [38 g] Fresh Lime Juice
• 0.5 cup [28.35 g] Shredded Green Cabbage
• 0.5 cup [28.35 g] Shredded Red Cabbage
• 0.5 cup [56.5 g] Shredded Carrots
• 5 stalks [75 g] Green Onions, chopped
• 2 tbsp [28.5 g] *Sprouted Cashew Nuts, chopped
• 1 tbsp [9 g] Sesame Seeds

🌀 Instructions

1. In a slow cooker, add the chicken, broth, half of the coconut aminos, and honey. Cook on high for 3–4 hours or low for 6 hours.
2. Once the chicken is done, shred it with a fork.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, remaining coconut aminos, grated ginger, and lime juice.
4. In a serving bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cabbage, carrots, green onions, cashews, and tahini dressing. Toss until evenly coated.
5. Top with sesame seeds and enjoy!

Choose organic ingredients whenever possible for the cleanest, most nutrient-dense results.

🌱 Vegetarian Option

• Replace chicken with *garbanzo beans (chickpeas), about 1½ cups cooked (or one 15-oz BPA-free can, rinsed and drained).
• For extra texture, lightly sauté or roast the chickpeas with a little coconut aminos and lime juice before adding them to the salad.
• You could also use cubed tempeh or tofu, marinated in coconut aminos and baked or pan-seared for a heartier version.

Broth swap: Use vegetable broth instead of chicken bone broth.

Flavor tip: Since beans or tofu don’t absorb flavor as deeply as chicken, mix a few tablespoons of the tahini dressing into them while warm so the flavors soak in before tossing with the veggies.

💛 Why You’ll Love It

• Rich in gut-supportive nutrients and healthy fats.
• Perfectly balanced flavors: tangy, nutty, and slightly sweet.
• Free from gluten, dairy, soy, and grains.
• Great for meal prep or a quick weekday lunch.

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