Best 7 Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Salad Recipes

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When it comes to Vietnamese cuisine, Vietnamese chicken noodle salad, also known as "goi ga," stands out as a refreshing and flavorful dish. This salad features tender chicken, thin rice noodles, crunchy vegetables, and a tangy dressing that tantalizes the taste buds. The combination of textures and flavors makes it a popular choice for both locals and visitors alike. Whether you're looking for a light lunch, a hearty dinner, or a quick and easy meal, Vietnamese chicken noodle salad is an excellent choice that offers a taste of Vietnamese culinary traditions.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

VIETNAMESE NOODLE SALAD WITH LEMONGRASS CHICKEN



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Full of fresh and bold Vietnamese flavors.

Provided by kimmi

Categories     Salad     Pasta Salad     Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 4h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 21

4 small skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
3 red chile peppers, stemmed
3 cloves garlic
2 stalks lemongrass, white parts only, finely sliced
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons white sugar
1 teaspoon flaked sea salt
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 medium lemon, juiced
4 tablespoons water, or more as needed
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 red chile pepper, finely chopped
1 (8 ounce) package vermicelli rice noodles
½ cup baby lettuce, or to taste
½ cup julienned cucumber, or to taste
½ cup finely shredded carrot, or to taste
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place chicken into a large zip-top freezer bag.
  • Combine red chile peppers, garlic, lemongrass, olive oil, fish sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and sea salt in a food processor. Blend until finely chopped and combined. Pour marinade into the freezer bag , making sure chicken is well coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours, or up to overnight.
  • Remove chicken from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to allow to come to room temperature.
  • Heat a large cast iron or nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in batches until golden and caramelized on the outside and no longer pink in the centers, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and cut into thick slices using a sharp knife.
  • Place sugar in a medium bowl. Add lemon juice and stir to dissolve. Stir in water and fish sauce, followed by garlic and chile pepper. Allow flavors to settle, 5 to 10 minutes. Taste and adjust for seasoning; add more lemon juice or sugar as needed.
  • Meanwhile, place noodles in a large bowl and cover with hot water. Set aside until noodles are softened, about 15 minutes.
  • Place cooked noodles into serving bowls. Top with chicken, lettuce, cucumber, carrot, cilantro, mint, and sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517.4 calories, Carbohydrate 66.8 g, Cholesterol 48.2 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 21.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 1691.2 mg, Sugar 11.7 g

VIETNAMESE RICE NOODLE SALAD WITH CHICKEN



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This refreshing, tasty rice noodle salad is perfect for a hot summer day, served with lots of raw crunchy vegetables, seared chicken, and nuoc cham sauce.

Provided by Sarah

Categories     Salad

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 cloves garlic ((minced))
1 lime ((juiced))
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic ((minced))
1 lime ((juiced))
2 tablespoons rice vinegar or white vinegar
1/4 cup fish sauce
3 tablespoons sugar
1 red chili ((de-seeded and sliced, or substitute 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce or Sriracha))
1/2 cup cold water
7 ounces dried rice vermicelli noodles
Vegetable oil
2 cups bean sprouts
1 large carrot ((julienned))
1 seedless cucumber ((julienned))
6 leaves romaine lettuce ((finely julienned))
Mint
Cilantro

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the chicken thighs with your marinade ingredients, and set aside at room temperature for 30 mins to 1 hour while you prepare the other salad ingredients.
  • Combine all the nuoc cham ingredients and stir until the sugar has completely dissolved into the sauce. Taste and adjust any of the ingredients if desired.
  • Boil the rice vermicelli noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold running water. Set aside in a colander.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a cast iron skillet, grill pan, or frying pan over medium high heat. Sear the chicken for about 4 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Set aside on a plate.
  • To assemble the salad, combine the rice noodles with bean sprouts, julienned carrots and cucumber, romaine lettuce, mint, and cilantro. Slice the chicken thighs and add to the salad. Serve with your nuoc cham sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466 kcal, Carbohydrate 68 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 108 mg, Sodium 2204 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 21 g, TransFat 0.04 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

VIETNAMESE CHICKEN SALAD



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A no-cook main course salad with all the light, fragrant flavours of Southeast Asia such as peanut, chilli, mint and soy

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

140g Thai rice noodle
1 carrot
½ cucumber
2 cooked chicken breasts , shredded
50g radish , thinly sliced
½ red onion , finely sliced
small bunch mint , leaves picked
25g natural roasted peanut , roughly chopped
1 small red chilli , deseeded and finely chopped
zest and juice 1 lime
1 ½ tbsp each fish sauce, low-sodium soy sauce and sesame oil

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 46 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 30 grams protein, Sodium 2.8 milligram of sodium

VIETNAMESE CHICKEN SALAD



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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 NOODLE SALAD



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This cool Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Salad features authentic Vietnamese flavors and ingredients.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Chicken Breast Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons peanut butter
3 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice, plus 6 lime wedges for garnish
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced ginger
1 tablespoon peanut oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves, plus sprigs for garnish
2 fourteen-and-a-half-ounce cans low-sodium chicken stock, or homemade, skimmed of fat
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 pound rice vermicelli
1 cucumber, seeded and cut into 3-inch-long matchsticks
1 red pepper, seeded and cut into 3-inch-long matchsticks
2 carrots, peeled and cut into 3-inch-long matchsticks
1/2 small red onion, peeled and cut as thinly as possible

Steps:

  • Place the peanut butter, 1 tablespoon rice-wine vinegar, soy sauce, honey, 1 tablespoon lime juice, garlic, and ginger in the bowl of a food processor or the jar of a blender. Process until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Set the peanut sauce aside until ready to use.
  • Whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar, the remaining tablespoon lime juice, peanut oil, and mint in a small bowl, and set the vinaigrette aside.
  • Place the chicken stock in a large saucepan, and bring to a boil. Add the chicken, and simmer 12 to 15 minutes, until chicken is completely cooked. Remove the chicken from the pan, and set aside to cool, reserving stock. Shred the chicken into bite-size pieces, and toss with the reserved peanut sauce.
  • Add 3 cups water to stock, and return to a boil. Add the vermicelli, and cook until al dente, about 4 minutes. Drain, and toss with reserved vinaigrette.
  • Divide noodles, cucumber, red pepper, carrots, red onion, and chicken among six large bowls, and garnish with mint sprigs and lime wedges. Serve.

VIETNAMESE CHICKEN NOODLE SALAD



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An easy Vietnamese salad- great for warm nights when you dont feel like heating up the kitchen too much. If you're not keen on fresh chilli in a salad, then add in extra sweet chilli sauce in place of the fresh chilli. Be sure to check that your fish sauce and chilli sauce are gluten-free if following a gluten-free diet

Provided by Jubes

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

500 g chicken breast fillets
150 g rice stick noodles
2 cups Chinese cabbage (wombok cabbage)
2 carrots, peeled and coarsely grated
8 green onions, ends trimmed, thinly sliced diagonally
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup coriander leaves
1 garlic clove, finely chopped finely
1 medium sized hot red chili, deseeded and finely chopped (asian style chilli)
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons fish sauce
2 teaspoons peanut oil
2 teaspoons sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon caster sugar, .or to taste

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Place over high heat and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken from the water and set aside to cool for about 10 minutes.
  • Coarsely shred chicken and place in a large mixing bowl.
  • Meanwhile, place noodles in a large heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water. Set aside for 5 minutes to soften. Stir with a fork to separate. Drain the noodles well.
  • Place the salad dressing ingredients in a screw top jar and shake well until combined.
  • Add the noodles, cabbage, carrot, green shallot, mint and coriander to the chicken and gently toss to combine.
  • Drizzle with dressing and gently toss to combine.
  • Divide the salad among serving plates and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.1, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 111.5, Sodium 456.7, Carbohydrate 38, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 7.1, Protein 33.5

VIETNAMESE CHICKEN & NOODLE SALAD



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Make and share this Vietnamese Chicken & Noodle Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TXOLDHAM

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
4 ounces wide rice noodles
1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 teaspoons sugar (to taste)
3 cups napa cabbage, shredded
1 English cucumber, halved, seeded and thinly sliced
1 cup carrot, shredded
1 cup fresh basil, slivered
1/2 cup unsalted dry roasted peanuts, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Cook chicken in just enough water to cover and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer chicken is just done. When cool enough to handle shred into bite-size pieces.
  • Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook rice noodles until tender (6 to 8 minutes) Drain and rinse.
  • Combine vinegar, fish sauce and sugar and whisk until sugar dissolves. Add the chicken and rest of the ingredients and toss to combine.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.1, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 500.9, Carbohydrate 37.9, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 5.6, Protein 32.1

Tips:

  • To make the chicken more flavorful, marinate it in a mixture of soy sauce, fish sauce, garlic, and ginger for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • For a crispier chicken, fry it in batches and make sure the oil is hot enough before adding the chicken.
  • To make the noodles more flavorful, rinse them in cold water after cooking and then toss them with a mixture of sesame oil, rice vinegar, and sugar.
  • To make the salad more colorful and nutritious, add a variety of vegetables, such as carrots, cucumbers, and tomatoes.
  • To make the dressing more flavorful, use a good quality fish sauce and lime juice.

Conclusion:

This Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of flavors and textures, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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