Awesome Vietnamese Chicken Salad

Bursting with vibrant flavors and crunchy textures, this Awesome Vietnamese Chicken Salad is a refreshing culinary masterpiece that’s perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender poached chicken breast, crisp julienned vegetables like carrot and cucumber, and a mix of thinly sliced cabbage for a burst of color, this salad is as gorgeous as it is healthy. Fresh cilantro and mint add an aromatic touch, while roasted peanuts lend a satisfying crunch. The tangy dressing—made with lime juice, fish sauce, rice vinegar, and a hint of garlic and chili—ties everything together with the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and zesty. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy Vietnamese chicken salad is ideal as a light lunch, dinner, or side dish. Give it a try for an authentic taste of Vietnam that’s both wholesome and delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 86/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces (about 12 oz total) Chicken breast
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 medium, julienned Carrot
• 4 cups, thinly sliced (combination of green and purple if desired) Cabbage
• 1 medium, julienned Cucumber
• 0.5 medium, thinly sliced Red onion
• 0.5 cup, roughly chopped Fresh mint leaves
• 0.5 cup, roughly chopped Fresh cilantro leaves
• 0.25 cup, roasted and roughly chopped Peanuts
• 3 tablespoons Lime juice
• 3 tablespoons Fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 1 clove, minced Garlic
• 1 small, finely chopped (optional for heat) Red chili

Directions

Step 1

1. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil, seasoned with 1 teaspoon of salt. Add the chicken breasts, reduce the heat to a gentle simmer, and poach for 12-15 minutes or until fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the water and allow it to cool slightly before shredding it into bite-size pieces using two forks.

Step 2

2. While the chicken is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Julienne the carrot and cucumber, thinly slice the cabbage and red onion, and chop the fresh herbs (mint and cilantro). Place all the prepared vegetables and herbs in a large salad bowl.

Step 3

3. To prepare the dressing, whisk together the lime juice, fish sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, minced garlic, and red chili (if using) in a small bowl until the sugar dissolves.

Step 4

4. Add the shredded chicken to the salad bowl with the vegetables. Pour the dressing over the top and toss everything together until coated evenly.

Step 5

5. Sprinkle the roasted peanuts over the salad as a garnish.

Step 6

6. Serve immediately as a light meal or side dish. Enjoy your Awesome Vietnamese Chicken Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	441.3 grams (441.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	310

Total Fat 18.60g	24%
Saturated Fat 2.90g	14%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.60g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 216mg	9%
Total Carbohydrate 30.00g	11%
Dietary Fiber 12.30g	44%
Total Sugars 14.10g
Protein 13.80g	28%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 167mg	13%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 892mg	19%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.9%

Protein: 16.1%

Carbs: 35.0%