Vietnamese Chicken Salad Recipe: 7 Tips for the Perfect Gỏi Gà!
This Vietnamese Chicken Salad, or Gỏi Gà, is a refreshing and flavorful dish perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's packed with shredded chicken, crunchy vegetables, and a tangy lime dressing.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 medium Red onion Thinly sliced
- 1 cup Shredded cabbage
- 0.5 cup Shredded carrots
- 0.5 cup Chopped cilantro
- 0.25 cup Chopped mint
- 0.5 cup Roasted peanuts Roughly chopped
Dressing
- 0.25 cup Lime juice Freshly squeezed
- 2 tbsp Fish sauce
- 2 tbsp Sugar
- 1 clove Garlic Minced
- 1 small Red chili Minced (optional)
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Poach chicken thighs in simmering water until cooked through. Let cool slightly, then shred with two forks.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, red onion, cabbage, carrots, cilantro, and mint.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, garlic, and chili (if using).
- Pour dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Toss well to combine.
- Garnish with chopped peanuts before serving.
Notes
Serve immediately or chill for later. Best served cold or at room temperature.