Smoked Chicken Thai Salad
Cajun-Spiced Smoked Chicken Thigh, White Cabbage, Roma Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Asian Greens Mix, Sweet Chile Dressing, Asian Pear, Micro Cilantro, Micro Mint, Micro Thai Basil, Fried Shallots
Chefs Andrew Ho and Sean Wen of Curry Boys BBQ | San Antonio, TX
Yield: 4 servings
“This Thai smoked chicken salad is the perfect BBQ dish going into the summer season! We've always loved salads and wanted to make sure we had a leaner, healthy option for guests that was equally delicious and light, but that still had that smoky BBQ protein element. The Fresh Origins micro herbs take this salad to the next level, making sure each bite has that bright pop that makes this salad a crowd pleaser. Southeast Asian food is all about keeping it fresh and vibrant, and we think this smoked chicken salad hits that note just right with the fish sauce-lime dressing, fresh greens, and bold smoked chicken thigh.” — Chef Andrew Ho
Adapted by StarChefs | August 2026 | Photo: Willa McDonald
INGREDIENTS
Sweet Chile Dressing:
6 tablespoons Thai sweet chile sauce
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
Chicken Rub:
Yield: 2 cups
12 tablespoons ground black pepper
12 tablespoons Cajun seafood boil spice
3 tablespoons granulated garlic
3 tablespoons granulated chicken bouillon
7½ teaspoons kosher salt
Smoked Chicken:
4 chicken thighs
To Assemble and Serve:
8 ounces shredded white cabbage
1 cup halved Roma tomatoes
2 cucumbers, sliced
16 ounces Fresh Origins TenderGreens™ Asian Salad
½ cup Fresh Origins Micro Cilantro
½ cup Fresh Origins Micro Mint
½ cup Fresh Origins Micro Thai Basil
1 Asian pear, sliced
½ cup fried shallots
METHOD
For the Sweet Chile Dressing:
In a mixing bowl, whisk to combine all ingredients. Set aside.
For the Chicken Rub:
In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Set aside.
For the Smoked Chicken:
Prepare and heat a smoker to 225°F with post oak wood. On a clean work surface, pat chicken dry. Transfer to a sheet tray. Season each side with 1 teaspoon Chicken Rub. Smoke 1½ hours, or until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature. Let cool slightly, then slice to desired thickness. Set aside.
To Assemble and Serve:
In a mixing bowl, combine cabbage, tomatoes, cucumbers, Fresh Origins TenderGreens™ Asian Salad, Fresh Origins Micro Cilantro, Fresh Origins Micro Mint, Fresh Origins Micro Thai Basil, and 2 tablespoons Sweet Chile Dressing. Toss to evenly coat. Transfer to a serving bowl. Top with Smoked Chicken. Finish with pear and shallots. Serve with additional ramekin Sweet Chile Dressing.
