Crunchy Vietnamese Chicken Salad
photo by Linky
- Ready In:
- 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 19
- Serves:
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4
ingredients
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons asian fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon asian fish sauce
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 serrano chili, minced (with or without seeds, your choice on heat level)
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1 cup vegetable oil, for frying
- 2 large shallots, thinly sliced
- kosher salt, to taste
- 4 cups finely shredded green cabbage (from 1/2 small head)
- 2 carrots, finely shredded
- 1⁄2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1⁄4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
- 1⁄4 cup coarsely chopped mint
- 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (from about 1/2 chicken)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped unsalted dry roasted peanuts
directions
- Stir together the sugar, fish sauce, lime juice, vinegar, water, chile and garlic until the sugar dissolves. Let stand for about 5 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the shallots and cook over med.-high to high heat, stirring, until golden (don't let them burn!) - about 4 minutes or so. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt. Let cool.
- In a big bowl, toss the cabbage, carrots, onion, cilantro, mint and chicken.
- Add the olive oil and dressing (the sugar, fish sauce, etc -- combination) and toss.
- Sprinkle with the peanuts and shallots. Serve with the lime wedges.
- Enjoy!
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Reviews
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I really liked this salad. It was very easy to make, and had wonderful texture from all of the different ingredients- the crunch of the peanuts, shallots and cabbage and onion compared to the juiciness of the chicken and herbs. The dressing was wonderful- I love the combination of fish sauce and lime juice; although I think I'd use rice vinegar next time instead of plain white vinegar. Overall, a wonderful dish for lunch or a light supper, especially with a glass of white wine on the patio on a summer day. Thanks for posting!
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As a friend of ours' two-year-old observed recently, "Yo ho ho and a bottle of yum!" This is just wonderful! The french-fried shallots are a delicious touch!Forgot to add the red onions and the olive oil; didn't miss 'em a bit, although I'll probably remember to next time -- which is likely to be *very* soon! Thanks for posting.
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LifeIsGood
United States
Hello! I have a wonderful husband and two fantastic kids. I love to read, have fun with family and friends, stay active with: running; soccer; golf; biking; hiking; and gardening. I love to travel. I'm looking forward to more international travel someday. Cooking has become a passion for me. I love to read cookbooks, watch the Food Network, and try new recipes. I have way too many cookbooks! A few of my favorites are: Barefoot Contessa (any - but especially 'Family Style'),Rachael Ray 30-Minute Meals 2, Roasting by Barbara Kafka, Beyond Parsley & The Black Dog Summer on the Vineyard Cookbook. I try to carefully choose recipes that I think my family will enjoy, which is why most of my ratings are 3-5 stars. Happy cooking!