Lemongrass Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Lemongrass Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup lemongrass, minced (white to light green part only); 1/2 cup fresh squeezed lime juice; 1/3 cup thai roasted chili paste; 1/4 cup fish sauce; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons crushed dried red chilies; 1 1/2 cups water; 1 cup minced chicken; 2 teaspoons oil; 3/4 lb raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 cup shredded coconut; 2 cups shredded cabbage; 20 green beans, sliced and blanced (or use frozen ones); 1 cup roasted peanuts, chopped; 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 cup thinly sliced red onion; 1 cup mint leaf; 1/4 cup kaffir lime leaf, minced

Servings: persons

1/4 cup lemongrass, minced (white to light green part only)
1/2 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
1/3 cup thai roasted chili paste
1/4 cup fish sauce
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons crushed dried red chilies
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup minced chicken
2 teaspoons oil
3/4 lb raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup shredded coconut
2 cups shredded cabbage
20 green beans, sliced and blanced (or use frozen ones)
1 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 cup mint leaf
1/4 cup kaffir lime leaf, minced

1
Combine lemongrass, lime juice, chilli paste, fish sauce, sugar and dried chilli in a small bowl to make a dressing and set aside.
2
Bring the water to the boil in a pot.
3
Add chicken and cook until chicken is cooked.
4
Drain and rinse chicken under cold water and drain again.
5
Heat a grill pan and spray with oil.
6
Cook shrimp until just cooked, about 2 minutes per side.
7
Set shrimp aside.
8
Spread coconut in a small pan and toast under a broiler until lightly browned, Stir often as it burns easily.
9
In a large salad bowl combine the cabbage and beans with the coconut, peanuts, cilantro, onion, mint and lime leaves.
10
Add chicken and dressing and toss together well.
11
Transfer to the serving platter and top with shrimp.

1150

kcal

Calories

Fat

148

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup lemongrass, minced (white to light green part only), 1/2 cup fresh squeezed lime juice, 1/3 cup thai roasted chili paste, 1/4 cup fish sauce, and more.

Yes, Lemongrass Chicken Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lemongrass Chicken Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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