How to Make Goi Ga (Vietnamese Chicken and Cabbage Salad) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Goi Ga, or Vietnamese Chicken and Cabbage Salad, is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a light and satisfying meal. This traditional Vietnamese salad is made with tender poached chicken, crunchy cabbage, and a zesty dressing made with lime juice, fish sauce, and chili. The combination of flavors and textures in this dish creates a harmonious balance that is both satisfying and refreshing.

Goi Ga is a popular dish in Vietnamese cuisine, loved for its simplicity and vib...

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Ingredients

  • 4 skinless cooked chicken breasts, shredded
  • 1 small head cabbage, finely shredded
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 small carrot, peeled and cut into matchsticks
  • ½ cup white vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce (Optional)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup chopped roasted peanuts (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Combine chicken, cabbage, cilantro, onion, and carrot in a large bowl. Set salad aside.
  • Mix vinegar, sugar, lime juice, fish sauce, garlic, and cayenne pepper together in a separate bowl. Add dressing to the bowl with the salad and mix thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate at least 2 hours for flavors to meld.
  • Serve salad topped with chopped peanuts.
  • Nutrition

    167 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 26mg
    • Sodium: 412mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 38mg
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 389mg