Vietnamese Crispy Chicken Salad
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This Vietnamese crispy chicken salad has become my go to weeknight dinner because it comes together in under an hour and tastes absolutely restaurant quality. The beauty of this dish is how the juicy fried chicken contrasts with the fresh, crunchy vegetables and that tangy lime dressing. What I love most is that cilantro throughout the salad, which is packed with antioxidants and helps with digestion. Plus, many of the ingredients like fish sauce, lime, and sesame oil are pantry staples, so this meal won't break the bank. It's simple enough for a casual lunch but fancy enough to impress guests at dinner.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 500chicken breast
- 2 mlpeanut oil
- 250 mlrice vinegar
- 2 tbspfish sauce
- 1 tbsphoney
- 2 tbsplime juice
- 1 tbspsesame oil
- 2 tbspsesame seeds
- 237 mlchopped peanuts
- 237 mlchopped cilantro
- 237 mldiced cucumber
- 237 mldiced carrots
- 237 mlsliced red onion
- 1 tspsalt
- 1 tspblack pepper
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400¿tF).
Tip: Optional: Use a convection oven for crispy chicken.
- 2
In a large bowl, mix together peanut oil, rice vinegar, fish sauce, honey, and lime juice. Add sesame oil and mix well.
Tip: Adjust dressing to taste.
- 3
Add chopped peanuts, sesame seeds, cilantro, cucumber, carrots, and red onion to the bowl. Toss to combine.
Tip: Adjust quantities to taste.
- 4
In a separate bowl, mix together chicken breast, salt, and black pepper. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Tip: For extra crispy chicken, marinate for 30 minutes.
- 5
Thread chicken breast onto skewers, if using. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Tip: For crispy chicken, bake for 15-20 minutes.
- 6
Bake chicken in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
Tip: For extra crispy chicken, bake for 25-30 minutes.
- 7
Once chicken is cooked, let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
Tip: Serve immediately.
- 8
To assemble the salad, place chicken strips on a serving plate, then top with the salad mixture.
Tip: Adjust quantities to taste.
- 9
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Tip: Optional: Add extra peanuts or sesame seeds on top for garnish.
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