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Finished Vietnamese chicken salad made with tender shredded chicken, crisp vegetables, rice noodles, fresh mint, and a tangy fish sauce dressing as a healthy Asian dinner.
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Vietnamese Chicken Salad

If you're craving alight meal, this Vietnamese Chicken Salad will not only be refreshing but also incredibly delicious. The tenderly poached chicken and fresh vegetables are covered in a delicious Vietnamese-inspired salad dressing that helps bring the entire dish together.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Quick Meal, Salad
Cuisine: American, Asian, Vietnamese
Keyword: Chicken Salad, Healthy, Healthy Asian Dinner, Healthy Asian Dish, Healthy Asian Recipes, Healthy Recipe, Healthy Recipes, Poached Chicken, Poached Chicken Dish, Salad, Salad Recipe, Vietnamese Chicken Bowl, Vietnamese Chicken Recipe, Vietnamese Chicken Salad, Vietnamese Recipe, Vietnamese Salad
Servings: 2 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 1 lb chicken breast
  • Salt for cooking water

Dressing

  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ½ tbsp Thai chilies finely sliced
  • 2 tsp sugar

Salad

  • Lettuce thinly sliced
  • Carrots julienned
  • Cucumbers sliced
  • Rice noodles optional

Optional Garnish

  • Fresh mint
  • Crispy onions or shallots

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine fish sauce, lime juice, vinegar, garlic, Thai chilies, and sugar. Mix well and set aside.
  • Thinly slice the lettuce, julienne or slice the carrots and cucumbers.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil and season it well with salt. Add the chicken breast and poach for about 12 minutes or until fully cooked.
  • Remove chicken and shred using two forks into thin strips.
  • Add the veggies over rice noodles if using, top with shredded chicken, and spoon the dressing over everything.
  • Garnish with fresh mint and crispy onions or shallots.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 10g