Vietnamese Chicken Salad

By Anjali Anand

Vietnamese Chicken Salad
Ingredients:
Chicken Breasts – 225 gms, boneless, skinless
Mixed Salad Greens – 60 gms
Peanuts – 1/4 cup, roasted and chopped
Carrot – 1, grated
Rice Noodles – 150 gms, soaked in water for 30 minutes, drained
Broccoli – 1 stalk, blanched, separated into florets
Coriander Leaves – few, chopped
Mint Leaves – few, chopped
Basil – few, chopped
Jalapeno – 1, small, sliced into rings

For the dressing:
White Vinegar – 1/2 tblsp, distilled
Fish Sauce – 2 1/2 tblsp
Lime Juice – 1 1/2 tblsp
Sugar – 1 tsp
Chilli Sauce – 1 tsp

Method:
1. Combine all the dressing ingredients with 1 tblsp of water and stir well till the sugar has dissolved.
2. Keep aside.
3. Heat a pan over medium flame.
4. Pour 1 1/2 cups of water and bring to a boil.
5. Add the chicken and reduce flame.
6. Cover with a lid and simmer for 10 minutes or until it is just cooked through.
7. Remove the chicken and allow it cool.
8. Once cooled, cut into 1/2 inch slices.
9. Heat a pot of water and bring to a boil.
10. Arrange the salad greens and grated carrot on a plate.
11. Add the broccoli florets.
12. To the pot of water, add the noodles and cook for a minute.
13. Drain and rinse under cold running water.
14. Place the noodles in the centre of the plate and spoon over some of the dressing.
15. Add the chicken slices on top.
16. Garnish with peanuts, jalapeno, basil, coriander and mint leaves.
17. Add some more dressing on top.
18. Serve.

Note: image is for illustration purposes only and not that of the actual recipe
Image credit: Food for Four
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Anjali Anand

Anjali is a talented individual with a passion for cooking and sharing delicious recipes. With 11+ years of experience in the L&D industry, she has gained extensive knowledge in creating mouth-watering dishes that everyone can enjoy. Through her recipes, Anjali aims to inspire and delight food enthusiasts with her diverse range of dishes. From comforting classics to creative twists, the recipes are sure to satisfy any craving. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced home cook, her recipes offers something for everyone to enjoy.

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