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Vietnamese Shredded Chicken Salad Recipe

Vietnamese Shredded Chicken Salad Recipe


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

This Vietnamese Shredded Chicken Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender shredded chicken with crunchy cabbage, carrots, and a zesty dressing. Topped with fresh herbs and peanuts, it’s a perfect balance of textures and tastes.


Ingredients

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Shredded Chicken:

  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded

Salad:

  • 4 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
  • 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
  • 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
  • 1 small red chili, thinly sliced (optional)

Dressing:

  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, cabbage, carrots, mint, cilantro, and green onions.
  2. Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together fish sauce, lime juice, rice vinegar, sugar, garlic, and sesame oil until sugar dissolves.
  3. Toss Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine.
  4. Serve: Transfer to a serving platter, top with peanuts and sliced chili, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Rotisserie chicken can be used for convenience.
  • For added crunch, include thinly sliced red bell pepper.
  • Adjust the chili amount based on spice preference.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Vietnamese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg