Ingredients for Awesome Vietnamese Chicken Salad
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Chili Paste
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup fish sauce
- Peanut Oil
- Salt (for cooking water)
- Sesame Seeds
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
- Yellow Onions
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- Garlic Cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- Limes (for 2 tablespoons lime juice)
- Thai Red Chili Pepper
- Thai Basil
- 1/2 cup fresh mint
- Celery
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- Seedless Cucumber
- Carrots
- Daikon Radish
- Cabbage
- Bell Peppers
- 1/2 cup bean sprouts
- Purple Cabbage
- Fresh Lime Leaves
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How to Make Awesome Vietnamese Chicken Salad
- Cook the chicken: Boil 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts in salted water until cooked through (about 15-20 minutes). Shred the chicken once cooled.
- Prepare the vegetables: Thinly slice 1/2 cup red onion, finely chop 1 cup fresh cilantro, 1/2 cup fresh mint, and 1/2 cup bean sprouts.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup fish sauce, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes.
- Combine everything: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, red onion, cilantro, mint, bean sprouts, and dressing. Toss gently to coat.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped peanuts (1/4 cup) and serve immediately or chill for later. Enjoy your authentic Vietnamese Chicken Salad!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
133 g
Sugar
99g
Fat
25g
Carbs
14g
