Vietnamese Chicken Salad

Name: Vietnamese Chicken Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs chicken breast; 4 cups green cabbage, shredded; 2 cups red cabbage, shredded; 1 cup carrot, julienned; 0.5 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped; 0.5 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 4 tbsp fried shallots; 1/4 cup lime juice; 3 tbsp fish sauce; 2 tbsp sugar; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 Thai chili, minced

A crisp, refreshing salad featuring shredded poached chicken tossed with crunchy cabbage, fresh herbs, and a sweet and tangy fish sauce dressing.

35 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs chicken breast
4 cups green cabbage, shredded
2 cups red cabbage, shredded
1 cup carrot, julienned
0.5 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
0.5 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
4 tbsp fried shallots
1/4 cup lime juice
3 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Thai chili, minced

Instructions

1

Bring a pot of water to a boil, add 1.5 lbs chicken breast, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
2

Remove chicken breast from water, cool slightly, and shred into bite-sized pieces.
3

Whisk 1/4 cup lime juice, 3 tbsp fish sauce, 2 tbsp sugar, 2 cloves minced garlic, and 1 minced Thai chili together in a bowl until sugar dissolves.
4

In a large bowl, combine 4 cups shredded green cabbage, 2 cups shredded red cabbage, 1 cup julienned carrot, 0.5 cup chopped fresh mint leaves, 0.5 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and shredded chicken breast.
5

Pour the dressing over the salad, toss well to combine, and top with 4 tbsp fried shallots before serving.

Questions

How long does Vietnamese Chicken Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Vietnamese Chicken Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

Serve it with

Lemongrass Chicken main
Hanoi Grilled Pork Patties in Broth main
Hu Tieu soup

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