Vietnamese chicken salad
Rice noodles, carrots and cucumber come together in this Vietnamese chicken — 55 minutes, 5 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 5 steps.
You'll mainly reach for whisk. At medium difficulty across 5 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.
What you'll need
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Pantry staples (you likely have these)
Diet: contains meat, based on every ingredient listed below.
Contains: Fish Shellfish Peanut Soy Sesame
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How to make it
- To make the dressing, whisk all the ingredients together in a large serving bowl. Cook the noodles following pack instructions, then drain and add to the bowl with the dressing.
- Peel the carrot into long strips using a vegetable peeler.
- Do the same for the cucumber, until you reach the seeds (discard them).
- Add the carrot and cucumber to the noodle mixture along with the shredded chicken, radishes, red onion and mint.
- Toss well to coat in the dressing, scatter over the peanuts and serve.
You'll use: Whisk
Watch how it's made
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Ingredient substitutions
- Lime
- lemon
- Fish Sauce
- soy sauce + a pinch of salt
- Soy Sauce
- tamari (gluten-free) · coconut aminos
What to serve with Vietnamese chicken salad
Tips & common questions
How long does Vietnamese chicken salad take to make?
About 55 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 5 steps and 13 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of lime?
Try lemon. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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