Vietnamese Chicken Salad

Bursting with fresh flavors and vibrant textures, Vietnamese Chicken Salad is a light yet satisfying dish that combines tender, shredded chicken with crisp green cabbage, sweet carrots, and refreshing cucumber. Infused with fragrant herbs like mint and cilantro, and tossed in a tangy fish sauce and lime dressing with a hint of chili heat, this salad is the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and zesty. Topped with crunchy crushed peanuts for an irresistible finish, this salad makes a healthy, low-carb meal or a flavorful side dish. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s ideal for weeknight dinners or impressing guests with a taste of authentic Vietnamese cuisine.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 3 cups Shredded green cabbage
• 1 cup Shredded carrots
• 1 cup Sliced cucumber
• 0.5 cup Fresh mint leaves
• 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro leaves
• 0.25 cup Peanuts, crushed
• 3 tablespoons Fish sauce
• 3 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 1 small Red chili, finely chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

Place the chicken breasts in a medium pot and add 1 cup of water along with a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C).

Step 2

Once cooked, remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool slightly. Shred the chicken with two forks and set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, carrots, cucumber, mint leaves, and cilantro leaves.

Step 4

In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, minced garlic, chopped red chili, salt, and black pepper until the sugar dissolves.

Step 5

Add the shredded chicken to the vegetable mixture and pour the dressing over the top. Toss everything together until well coated.

Step 6

Transfer the salad to a serving platter or bowls and sprinkle crushed peanuts on top for added texture and flavor.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh and zesty Vietnamese Chicken Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1386.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1067.5

Total Fat 34.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 295.8mg	0%
Sodium 5379.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 68.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.3g	0%
Total Sugars 36.3g
Protein 132.8g	0%

Vitamin D 3.5IU	0%
Calcium 700.1mg	0%
Iron 20.9mg	0%
Potassium 3207.6mg	0%

*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: 27.9%

Protein: 47.5%

Carbs: 24.5%