Cucumber Chicken Salad with Spicy Peanut Dressing

Ingredients

• 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1/2 red onion, diced
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
• For the Dressing:
• 1/4 cup peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil and add chicken breasts. Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken from heat and let cool. Once cooled, dice chicken into small cubes.
2. In a large bowl, combine cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and peanuts. Add diced chicken and stir to combine.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, chili garlic sauce, and garlic. Pour dressing over chicken salad and stir to combine.
4. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Interesting Facts

• Cucumbers are a great source of hydration, as they are composed of 95% water.
• Peanuts are a great source of protein and healthy fats.
• Soy sauce is a fermented condiment made from soybeans, wheat, and salt.
• Rice vinegar is a mild, slightly sweet vinegar made from fermented rice.
• Chili garlic sauce is a spicy condiment made from garlic, chili peppers, and vinegar.