Vietnamese Chicken Salad

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

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.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: 15 min
• Total Time: 35 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

15 items

• 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

📝 Instructions

7 steps

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).

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (354.6g)

Calories		271
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		8.2 g	10%
	Saturated Fat	1.4 g	7%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		74 mg	25%
Sodium		1297 mg	56%
Total Carbohydrate		17.7 g	6%
	Dietary Fiber	5.3 g	19%
	Total Sugars	8.5 g
Protein		33.0 g	66%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		155 mg	12%
Iron		3.5 mg	20%
Potassium		732 mg	16%

*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: 296 cal (26.6%%)

Protein: 530 cal (47.7%%)

Carbs: 286 cal (25.7%%)