Vietnamese Classic Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Vietnamese Classic Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the salad; 1/2 a medium-size onion, any color will do; 1/2 a small cabbage, preferably savoy; 1/2 pound chicken; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons white vinegar; 3-5 sprigs Vietnamese coriander if available; otherwise regular cilantro will do; 1/2 cup roasted, unsalted peanuts; For the dressing; 3 tablespoons sugar; 3 tablespoons lime juice; 1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon chopped chili peper (optional)

Servings: persons

For the salad
1/2 a medium-size onion, any color will do
1/2 a small cabbage, preferably savoy
1/2 pound chicken
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons white vinegar
3-5 sprigs Vietnamese coriander if available; otherwise regular cilantro will do
1/2 cup roasted, unsalted peanuts
For the dressing
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon chopped chili peper (optional)

1
Prepare a big bowl of ice cold water. Thinly slice the onion, place it in that bowl, and leave for 15 minutes to get rid of the sharpness of the onion, or else you'll be crying eating the salad ^^
2
Strain the onion, place it in a bowl, add sugar and vinegar, then stir it all together and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
3
Place chicken in a pot, add enough cold water to cover the chicken completely, then bring to a boil. Turn off heat and leave chicken in the pot for 15 minutes. After that transfer chicken onto a plate, let it cool down, then separate chicken from the bone by hand and tear it into pieces. If you preferred grilled chicken, you can use that instead.
4
Thinly slice the cabbage; chop the cilantro
5
Squeeze the marinated onion with bare hands or cheese cloth
6
In a small bowl, stir all the dressing ingredients together.
7
In a salad bowl, place chicken, cabbage, onion, coriander, then toss the salad and add peanuts on top.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the salad, 1/2 a medium-size onion, any color will do, 1/2 a small cabbage, preferably savoy, 1/2 pound chicken, and more.

Yes, Vietnamese Classic Chicken Salad falls under the Drinks & Smoothies 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!

Vietnamese Classic Chicken Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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