Chicken and Green Papaya Salad
Chicken and Green Papaya Salad is a flavorful Thai Thai Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Rub chicken with soy sauce, sugar, and five-spice powder; season with salt and pepper.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionRub chicken with soy sauce, sugar, and five-spice powder; season with salt and pepper.
Let sit at least 1 hour.
Prepare grill for medium-high heat and oil grate.
Grill chicken, turning often and being careful not to char, until cooked through, 5–8 minutes total.
Let cool, then shred.
DO AHEAD: Chicken can be seasoned 1 day ahead of grilling; cover and chill.
Chicken can be cooked 1 day ahead; cover and chill.
Whisk garlic, lime juice, sugar, and fish sauce in a large bowl.
Add shredded grilled chicken, papaya, cucumber, daikon, carrot, scallions, and chile to bowl; season with salt and toss to coat.
Serve salad on banana blossom petals, if using, sprinkled with sesame seeds.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.