Description
This Vietnamese Chicken Salad (Gỏi Gà) is a light, refreshing, and flavor-packed dish that combines tender shredded chicken, crisp vegetables, fragrant herbs, and a tangy-sweet Nuoc Cham dressing. With a perfect balance of textures and bold Vietnamese flavors, this salad is an easy and nutritious meal that’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep!
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- Cooked shredded chicken (from rotisserie or poached chicken breasts)
- Napa cabbage or wombok, finely shredded
- Carrots, shredded
- Red onion, thinly sliced
- Fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
- Fresh cilantro leaves
- Roasted unsalted peanuts, chopped
For the Nuoc Cham Dressing:
- Fresh lime juice
- Fish sauce
- Rice vinegar
- Honey or sugar
- Garlic, finely minced
- Red chili, deseeded and finely minced (optional)
Instructions
- Mix the Base – In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, cabbage, carrots, red onion, mint, and cilantro.
- Prepare the Dressing – Whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, rice vinegar, honey (or sugar), garlic, and chili until well combined.
- Toss and Coat – Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together to coat evenly.
- Garnish and Serve – Transfer to a serving dish, top with chopped peanuts, and serve immediately for the freshest taste.
Notes
- Make It Spicy: Add extra chopped red chilies or a drizzle of Sriracha.
- Switch Up the Protein: Try shrimp, tofu, or thinly sliced grilled beef instead of chicken.
- Extra Crunch: Add sliced bell peppers, bean sprouts, or cucumber ribbons.
- Serving Suggestions: Enjoy as a main dish, in lettuce wraps, or as a side with grilled meats.
- Meal Prep Friendly: Store the dressing separately and toss it with the salad just before serving for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Vietnamese