How to Make Vietnamese Chicken Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of light and refreshing salads with a hint of exotic flavors, then Vietnamese Chicken Salad is the perfect recipe for you. This delicious and healthy dish is a popular choice across Vietnam and is known for its vibrant colors, aromatic herbs, and bold flavors. With a balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy elements, it is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped green chile peppers
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Asian (toasted) sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cooked skinless boneless chicken breast halves, shredded
  • ½ head cabbage, cored and thinly sliced
  • 1 carrot, cut into matchsticks
  • ⅓ onion, finely chopped
  • ⅓ cup finely chopped dry roasted peanuts
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Stir together the chopped green chiles, rice vinegar, lime juice, fish sauce, garlic, sugar, sesame oil, vegetable oil, and black pepper until the mixture is thoroughly combined and the sugar is dissolved.
  • Place the chicken, cabbage, carrot, onion, peanuts, and cilantro in a salad bowl, and toss thoroughly together with tongs. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss again. Serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    303 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 37mg
    • Sodium: 991mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 66mg
    • Calcium: 95mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 593mg