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Vietnamese Chicken Salad (Gỏi Gà)

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Gỏi Gà (Vietnamese Chicken Salad) is a fresh and tangy salad made with shredded chicken, crisp vegetables, aromatic herbs, and a zingy fish sauce dressing, topped with crunchy peanuts for extra texture.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
  • 4 cups shredded napa or green cabbage
  • 1 cup grated carrot
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped
  • 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
  • Dressing:
    1/4 cup fresh lime juice
    2 tbsp fish sauce
    2 tbsp sugar or honey
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    1 tsp chili flakes or sliced red chili (optional)
    2 tbsp water

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cabbage, carrot, red onion, cilantro, and mint.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, garlic, chili, and water until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss well to combine.
  4. Top with chopped peanuts and gently mix again.
  5. Let the salad sit for 5–10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

  • Rotisserie or leftover chicken works well for this salad.
  • Adjust the dressing to taste by balancing lime, fish sauce, and sugar.
  • For extra crunch, add sliced cucumber or bean sprouts.
  • Best served fresh, but undressed components can be stored separately for up to 3 days.

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