CRUNCHY VIETNAMESE CHICKEN SALAD

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A Food and Wine magazine staff favorite! Leave the seeds in the serrano chile if you like the heat/spice!

Provided by LifeIsGood

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

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

Steps:

  • 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!

Becky Davies
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I'm not a big fan of chicken salad, but this recipe is amazing. The chicken is crispy and the vegetables are fresh. The dressing is also very flavorful.


Mitch Bateman
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great dish to make for a potluck or picnic.


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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious lunch or dinner. The chicken is crispy and the vegetables are fresh. The dressing is also very flavorful.


Saul wangila
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always crispy and the vegetables are always fresh.


Maryann Martinez
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This salad was a big hit at my party. Everyone loved the crispy chicken and the flavorful dressing. It's a great recipe for a crowd.


Toxxic 254
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I gave it a try. The chicken was crispy and tender, and the vegetables were fresh and flavorful. The dressing was also delicious. I will definitely be making this again!


Harshid Lal
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This is my new favorite chicken salad recipe! The combination of crispy chicken, crunchy vegetables, and tangy dressing is irresistible. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Donte Daniel
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This salad was easy to make and packed with flavor. The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the vegetables were fresh and crisp. The dressing was light and flavorful, and it tied all the ingredients together perfectly.


wail hasan
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I've made this salad a few times now and it's always a hit. The crispy chicken is the star of the show, but the vegetables and dressing really make it shine. It's a great dish for a summer cookout or potluck.


kofi sameboy
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This chicken salad is a delightful explosion of flavors and textures. The chicken is crispy and tender, the vegetables are fresh and crunchy, and the dressing is perfectly balanced. I highly recommend this recipe!