16 Vietnamese Chicken Salad Recipe Nz Dive Into Deliciousness!

Ingredients:

For the salad:

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 tsp lemongrass, minced
• 1 tsp ginger, minced
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 small red onion, sliced
• 1 cup cabbage, shredded
• 1 cup carrots, shredded
• 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 cup bean sprouts
• 1 cup mint leaves
• 1 cup cilantro
• 1/4 cup peanuts, chopped

For the dressing:

• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 clove of garlic, minced
• 1 tsp red chili flakes

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, mix together the minced garlic, lemongrass, ginger, fish sauce, and sugar. Marinate the chicken breast in this mixture for at least 30 minutes.
2. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
3. In a large bowl, mix together the sliced red onion, cabbage, carrots, cucumber, bean sprouts, mint leaves, and cilantro.
4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, rice vinegar, fish sauce, honey, minced garlic, and red chili flakes to make the dressing.
5. Add the sliced chicken to the salad and pour the dressing on top. Toss everything together until well combined.
6. Garnish with chopped peanuts before serving.

Tips:

• You can also use leftover grilled or rotisserie chicken for this recipe.
• If you can't find lemongrass, you can substitute with lemongrass paste or simply omit it.
• Add some sliced avocado or mango for extra flavor and texture.
• For a vegetarian option, you can use tofu or tempeh instead of chicken.

Now that you have this delicious Vietnamese chicken salad recipe, you can easily recreate the flavors of Vietnam in your own kitchen. This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and is also a great dish to bring to a potluck or BBQ. Give it a try and impress your friends and family with your newfound Vietnamese cooking skills!