Goi Ga (Vietnamese Chicken Cabbage Salad)

Name: Goi Ga (Vietnamese Chicken Cabbage Salad)
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 1 lb cooked chicken breast or rotisserie chicken, shredded; 4 cups green cabbage, finely shredded; 2 cups purple cabbage, finely shredded; 1 large carrot, julienned; 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, torn; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped; 3 tbsp fish sauce (gluten-free); 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 2 tsp granulated sugar; 2 garlic clove, minced; 1 tsp fresh red chili or red pepper flakes, minced; 1/4 cup crispy fried shallots (store-bought or homemade)

A refreshing Vietnamese shredded chicken and cabbage salad tossed with bright nuoc cham dressing, fresh herbs, and crispy shallots. High in protein and ready in under 30 minutes.

25 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb cooked chicken breast or rotisserie chicken, shredded
4 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
2 cups purple cabbage, finely shredded
1 large carrot, julienned
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
3 tbsp fish sauce (gluten-free)
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tsp granulated sugar
2 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp fresh red chili or red pepper flakes, minced
1/4 cup crispy fried shallots (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions

1

Make the dressing: in a small bowl whisk together 3 tbsp fish sauce (gluten-free), 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 2 tsp granulated sugar, 2 minced garlic clove, and 1 tsp minced fresh red chili or red pepper flakes until sugar dissolves. Taste and adjust balance of sweet, sour, and salty.
2

In a large bowl, combine 4 cups finely shredded green cabbage, 2 cups finely shredded purple cabbage, 1 large julienned carrot, 1/2 cup torn fresh mint leaves, and 1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro.
3

Add 1 lb shredded cooked chicken breast or rotisserie chicken to the bowl. Pour the dressing over everything and toss well to combine.
4

Let the salad sit for 5 minutes so the cabbage softens slightly and the flavors meld.
5

Pile onto plates and top with 1/4 cup crispy fried shallots (store-bought or homemade). Serve immediately.

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Questions

What can I use instead of fish sauce in Goi Ga (Vietnamese Chicken Cabbage Salad)?

The entry for Goi Ga (Vietnamese Chicken Cabbage Salad) calls for 3 tbsp fish sauce (gluten-free). In its place: Soy sauce with a squeeze of lime covers the salt and some of the savor. For a vegetarian version, use a mushroom-based soy sauce. Start with the same volume and adjust.

Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts in Goi Ga (Vietnamese Chicken Cabbage Salad)?

Yes. Boneless thighs at the same weight are more forgiving and stay juicier. Give them two to four minutes longer; they are at their best around 175 F rather than 165 F. As written, the entry for Goi Ga (Vietnamese Chicken Cabbage Salad) uses 1 lb cooked chicken breast or rotisserie chicken, shredded.

How hot is Goi Ga (Vietnamese Chicken Cabbage Salad)?

Moderately. The heat in Goi Ga (Vietnamese Chicken Cabbage Salad) comes from 1 tsp fresh red chili or red pepper flakes, minced. For a milder plate, halve the chili; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Does Goi Ga (Vietnamese Chicken Cabbage Salad) contain fish?

Yes: 3 tbsp fish sauce (gluten-free). The full allergen list for this entry is fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How much protein is in Goi Ga (Vietnamese Chicken Cabbage Salad)?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 24 g of protein in about 280 calories, alongside 14 g carbohydrate and 8 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 420 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein salad collection.

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