Best 8 Vietnamese Chicken Coleslaw Salad Recipes

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In the culinary world, there exists a diverse array of dishes that captivate taste buds with their unique flavors and textures. Among these delectable creations, Vietnamese chicken coleslaw salad stands out as a vibrant and appetizing dish that blends the culinary traditions of Vietnam with the freshness of a classic coleslaw. This tantalizing salad features tender and flavorful chicken, crisp and crunchy cabbage, and a tangy dressing that elevates the entire dish. Whether you're looking to expand your culinary horizons or simply seeking a refreshing and satisfying meal, Vietnamese chicken coleslaw salad is sure to delight your palate.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

VIETNAMESE CHICKEN SALAD



Vietnamese Chicken Salad image

This is a very simple-to-make salad with bold flavors. You can serve as a side dish or just have it alone. The salad can be refrigerated overnight and still taste good the next day.

Provided by Jia T.

Categories     Salad

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon finely chopped green chile peppers
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon Asian (toasted) sesame oil
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 cooked skinless boneless chicken breast halves, shredded
½ head cabbage, cored and thinly sliced
1 carrot, cut into matchsticks
⅓ onion, finely chopped
⅓ cup finely chopped dry roasted peanuts
⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Stir together the chopped green chiles, rice vinegar, lime juice, fish sauce, garlic, sugar, sesame oil, vegetable oil, and black pepper until the mixture is thoroughly combined and the sugar is dissolved.
  • Place the chicken, cabbage, carrot, onion, peanuts, and cilantro in a salad bowl, and toss thoroughly together with tongs. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss again. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19.3 g, Cholesterol 36.5 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 19.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 990.9 mg, Sugar 10.3 g

VIETNAMESE CHICKEN SALAD



Vietnamese Chicken Salad image

Recipe video above. Big, juicy, slaw-like salad with chicken, and singing with signature Vietnamese flavours: Lots of fresh herbs and a zingy Nuoc Cham salad dressing. I like cutting the chicken into thin batons so it sort of blends into the cabbage - and it makes less goes further!Don't skimp on the herbs and peanuts here. It really brings added freshness and texture to the dish.This will serve 3 hungry adults or 4 normal servings (as a meal). Skip the chicken for a perfect Vietnamese side salad.

Provided by Nagi

Categories     Salad meal

Number Of Ingredients 17

350g/12oz cooked chicken (, cut into thin batons (2 large cooked breasts, Note 1))
6 heaped cups wombok cabbage ((Napa cabbage), finely shredded (Note 2))
1/2 red onion (, very finely sliced (so it's floppy))
1 red capsicum / bell pepper (, finely sliced into thin batons)
2 cucumbers (, remove seeds then finely sliced into half moons (or 1 long continental/English cucumber))
1 large carrot (, peeled then julienned (I use a shredder))
1 large chilli (, deseeded then julienned, optional (Note 3))
1 cup (tightly packed) mint leaves ( , large leaves roughly torn by hand (Note 4))
1 cup (tightly packed) coriander/cilantro leaves ((Note 4))
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1/4 cup fish sauce ((sub light or all purpose soy sauce))
1/4 cup canola oil ((or vegetable, grapeseed, peanut))
1 tbsp white sugar
1 large garlic clove (, very finely minced)
2 tsp red chilli (, deseeded then very finely minced (birds eye or Thai Red Chilli best, Note 3))
1/2 cup peanuts, roasted unsalted (, finely chopped (~1/3 cup once chopped, Note 5))

Steps:

  • Dressing: Shake Dressing ingredients in a jar. Set aside 10 minutes to let flavours meld.
  • Toss: Place all Salad ingredients in a very large bowl. Pour over half the Dressing and toss well. Set aside 5 minutes (veg will soften slightly, making it more "slaw-like").
  • Toss again: Just before serving, toss again then add most of the remaining Dressing. Taste then add more Dressing if you want.
  • Serve sprinkled with lots of peanuts! (Note 6)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 56 mg, Sodium 1230 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving

VIETNAMESE CHICKEN AND MINT SALAD



Vietnamese Chicken and Mint Salad image

Provided by Nigella Lawson : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 Thai chile, seeded and minced
1 large garlic clove, peeled, minced
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
1 1/2 tablespoons Vietnamese or Thai fish sauce (nuoc nam or nam pla)
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 medium onion, finely sliced
Freshly grated black pepper
7 to 8 ounces white cabbage, shredded
1 medium carrot, shredded, julienned, or grated
7 ounces cooked chicken breast, shredded, or cut into fine strips
1 bunch mint, plus extra for garnish, leaves roughly chopped
Salt

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stirring with spoon, combine the chile, garlic, sugar, vinegar, lime juice, fish sauce, oil, onion, and black pepper, set aside for 1/2 hour. In a large bowl combine cabbage, carrot, chicken breast, and mint, tossing with tongs. Pour cabbage mixture over the dressing, tossing with tongs, slowly and patiently so everything is coated. Add salt, to taste. Serve on a flat plate with mint for garnish.

VIETNAMESE CRUNCHY CHICKEN SALAD



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When I lived in Cleveland I would eat at a really good Vietnamese restaurant that had a dish I couldn't get enough of. Since I had it so frequently, I figured out the components and flavors and created my own easy-to-make version. Everyone who's tasted it loves it. -Erin Schillo, Northfield, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 22

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
DRESSING:
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon grated lime zest
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
SALAD :
5 cups thinly sliced cabbage (about 1 pound)
1 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 cup julienned carrots
1 cup salted peanuts, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix the first 7 ingredients; add chicken and toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 30 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients., In a large skillet over medium-high heat, stir-fry half the chicken mixture for 4-5 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove from pan; repeat with remaining chicken. Cool slightly., In a large bowl, combine cabbage, cilantro, carrots and chicken; toss to combine. Add peanuts and dressing; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 743 calories, Fat 59g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 1068mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

VIETNAMESE CHICKEN & COLESLAW SALAD



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I can't believe anything this healthy can taste so good! Truly, this is one of the best things I've ever eaten. This recipe is very liberally adapted from one shown on Australia's version of Good Chef Bad Chef. The original poached a whole chicken, but I just bought a cooked chicken from the shop and 'cheated' with the poaching. It was still deeee-licious!

Provided by Kookaburra

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 chicken breasts, plus a little extra meat from the thighs and legs from a cooked chicken (shop-bought is fine)
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 inch fresh ginger, about 2 . 5cm
1/2 teaspoon sambal oelek or 1/2 teaspoon minced chili
6 coriander, roots and stems chopped
2 large garlic cloves, sliced
1/3 cup coriander leaves, roughly chopped, plus some extra leaves for garnish
1/4 cup mint leaf, roughly chopped, plus some extra leaves for garnish
2 green onions, finely sliced on the diagonal
75 ml fish sauce
3/4 cup water
1 1/2 limes, juice of
60 g palm sugar or 60 g brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon sambal oelek or 1/2 teaspoon minced chili
2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
2 teaspoons sesame oil
350 -500 g chinese wombok cabbage or 350 savoy cabbage, finely sliced
1 large carrot, finely grated
1 small red onion, finely sliced
200 g bean sprouts, plus
100 g extra bean sprouts, for garnish

Steps:

  • First, prepare the chicken poaching liquid.
  • In a small saucepan, combine chicken stock, lemon juice, ginger, sambal oelek or minced chilli, coriander roots and stems, and garlic.
  • Add whole breasts of chicken (and any extra pieces) to liquid and set aside until needed.
  • In a medium bowl, combine chopped coriander and mint leaves and the sliced green onion - remember to reserve some mint and coriander leaves for garnish. Set aside until needed.
  • Now, make the dressing.
  • Add all the dressing ingredients to a small food processor and blitz until combined. (Or chop or mince garlic very finely and combine with dressing ingredients in a sealable jar and shake vigorously).
  • Taste and adjust flavours of dressing to suit your personal taste - it should be quite sweet, salty and tangy.
  • Next, combine coleslaw ingredients in a large bowl - remembering to reserve some bean sprouts for garnish - and toss thoroughly.
  • (I use the food processor to prepare the coleslaw - use the slicer blade for cabbage and onion, and the grater for the carrot).
  • Now, put the saucepan with the chicken and poaching liquid on the stove over a medium heat and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for a few minutes until chicken is heated through.
  • Remove chicken from poaching liquid (discard poaching liquid) and shred chicken by tearing apart with two forks.
  • Add warm chicken to the bowl with coriander and mint leaves, and green onions.
  • Pour over 1/3 cup of the dressing and mix well.
  • Pour the remaining dressing into the prepared coleslaw and mix well.
  • To assemble, pile coleslaw into bowls, top with chicken mixture and garnish with reserved coriander, mint and bean sprouts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.5, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 49.1, Sodium 1983.5, Carbohydrate 20.5, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 10.8, Protein 23

VIETNAMESE CHICKEN SALAD



Vietnamese Chicken Salad image

This salad is a favorite with my entire family. It may seem prep-heavy, but you do a majority of the slicing and dicing while your chicken cooks, so there's never any wasted time. And the recipe comes with a bonus: My mother uses the flavorful poaching liquid to make congee (a savory rice soup), which she serves alongside the salad, but you can use it in any dish that needs chicken stock. Any good Vietnamese recipe is only as good as the nuoc cham (dipping sauce) you use, and there's a secret to my mother's: She makes a thick simple syrup first with sugar and water, then adds aromatics and fish sauce to the mix. This creates a sauce that is both rich and delicious. As my mother says, "No one likes a bland nuoc cham!" - Susan Vu, Food Stylist

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

One 5-pound whole chicken
One 2-inch piece fresh ginger
2 medium red onions
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 large head of white cabbage (from about a 3-pound head)
1/2 small head purple cabbage (from about a 2-pound head)
3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup sugar
6 cloves garlic
6 limes
2 red Thai bird chiles
1/3 cup Asian fish sauce
1 cup fresh mint leaves
1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
1/2 cup roasted salted peanuts
1/2 cup store-bought fried shallots or onions
Fried shrimp chips, for serving

Steps:

  • Place the chicken breast-side up in a high-sided pot that fits the chicken snugly. Fill the pot with cold water to about 1 inch above the chicken and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • While waiting for the water to boil, cut the ginger into very thin rounds, peel and quarter 1 of the onions and add them and 1 tablespoon salt to the pot.
  • Once the water reaches a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook, skimming and discarding any scum that floats to the surface of the poaching liquid, until an instant-read thermometer inserted between the breast and thigh of the chicken reads 165 degrees F, 30 to 35 minutes. (To take the temperature, use a pair of sturdy tongs to carefully lift the chicken out of the hot poaching liquid and insert the thermometer between the breast and thigh.)
  • While the chicken is cooking, core the white and purple cabbages, very thinly slice them into ribbonlike strands and place the sliced cabbage in a large bowl; set aside.
  • Fill a second large bowl a little more than halfway with equal parts ice and water, and use the tongs to add the cooked chicken to it; reserve the pot and poaching liquid. Leave the chicken in the ice water to cool completely, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, peel, halve and very thinly slice the remaining onion, and place it in a small bowl. Add the vinegar, oil, 1 teaspoon of the sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Use your hands to gently massage the vinegar mixture into the onions until they begin to wilt slightly. Let the marinated onions sit at room temperature for at least 15 minutes and up to overnight.
  • Discard the ice water, but keep the chicken in the bowl. Remove and discard the skin. Shred the chicken into large bite-size pieces; set aside.
  • Add the chicken carcass to the poaching liquid, and return it to a simmer. Cook for 30 minutes, skimming off any fat and/or scum that floats to the surface. Strain the poaching liquid over a large bowl; discard the solids. Let this flavorful broth cool completely, and reserve it for another purpose. (It can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months.)
  • While the broth is cooking, make the dressing: Cook the remaining sugar and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has completely dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove to a small bowl and let cool slightly.
  • While the sugar mixture is cooling, finely grate the garlic, halve and juice the limes (about 1/2 cup of juice total) and slice the chiles into thin rounds. Whisk the fish sauce into the cooled sugar mixture; add the garlic, lime juice and chiles.
  • To assemble the salad, add the chicken, marinated onions (and any residual liquid) and lime dressing to the cabbage bowl. Tear the mint and basil leaves into the bowl, and gently toss to combine. Season with additional fish sauce if needed. Let the salad sit for 15 minutes so the flavors can marry, then transfer to a large platter. Place the peanuts and fried shallots in separate piles beside the salad. Just before serving, gently toss together the salad, peanuts and fried shallots and any liquid that has accumulated at the bottom of the platter (the liquid has a lot of great flavor). Serve with the fried shrimp chips.

VIETNAMESE CHICKEN SALAD



Vietnamese Chicken Salad image

Susan Sugarman, former senior food editor of Martha Stewart Living, likes to prepare a simple Vietnamese chicken salad using savoy or Chinese cabbage and thinly sliced poached chicken. The salad's distinctive flavor comes from a combination of mint, cilantro, Vietnamese fish sauce, and roasted peanuts.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 skinless and boneless chicken breast
3/4 teaspoon chile paste
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon rice-wine vinegar
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce (nam pla)
3 tablespoons peanut oil
6 cups (12 ounces) savoy cabbage, shredded
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, julienned
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, julienned, plus sprigs for garnish
1 small red onion, thinly sliced lengthwise
1 fresh red or green small hot chile pepper
1/2 seedless cucumber, julienned
2 large carrots, peeled, julienned
1 red bell pepper, julienned
1/3 cup roughly chopped peanuts, roasted

Steps:

  • Bring a stockpot of water to a simmer. Add chicken to simmering water, and poach until the meat is firm and the juices run clear when pierced with a two-pronged fork, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove chicken from the water, and thinly slice it lengthwise. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together chile paste, garlic, sugar, rice-wine vinegar, lime juice, fish sauce, and peanut oil until well combined. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, toss together cabbage, mint, and cilantro, and place on a large platter. Top the cabbage mixture with the onion, pepper, cucumber, carrots, bell pepper, and chicken. Drizzle with the reserved dressing, garnish with peanuts and cilantro sprigs, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 g

VIETNAMESE CABBAGE AND CHICKEN SALAD



Vietnamese Cabbage and Chicken Salad image

Descibed online as a Vietnamese version of a much heavier western cole slaw. Posting for Chinese/Vietnamese New Year.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

8 ounces chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
6 ounces green cabbage, shredded
6 ounces purple cabbage, shredded
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/4 cup chopped scallion
1/4 cup roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, half reserved for garnish
1 -2 chili peppers, use whatever heat you can stand or 1 -2 just use mild chile
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons oyster sauce, can use fish sauce
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • To make the salad, combine the shredded chicken, cabbage, carrots, scallions, peanuts, mint and 2 tbsp cilantro in a large mixing bowl.
  • To make the dressing, combine the dressing ingredients in a bowl, stirring well to mix.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine.
  • Transfer to a large serving bowl and garnish with remaining 2 tbsp of cilantro.
  • Can also garnish with more peanuts, if desired.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, crisp coleslaw mix and shredded chicken.
  • If you don't have any coleslaw mix on hand, you can make your own by shredding cabbage, carrots, and red onion.
  • To save time, you can use rotisserie chicken instead of cooking your own.
  • Be sure to drain the chicken well before adding it to the salad, otherwise it will make the salad watery.
  • For a creamy dressing, use mayonnaise and sour cream. For a lighter dressing, use Greek yogurt or kefir.
  • Season the dressing to taste with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Add some chopped cilantro or green onions for extra flavor.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

This Vietnamese chicken coleslaw salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that's perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its crunchy cabbage, shredded chicken, and creamy dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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