Vietnamese noodle & smoked chicken salad
Discover the perfect blend of flavors with our Vietnamese Noodle & Smoked Chicken Salad recipe. This vibrant dish combines rice noodles, smoked chicken, crisp veggies, fresh herbs, and a tangy lime dressing for a refreshing and delicious meal. Perfect for any occasion!
- 10 Apr 2024
- Cook time 0 min
- Prep time 25 min
- 4 Servings
- 11 Ingredients
Vietnamese noodle & smoked chicken salad is a delightful and refreshing dish that combines the unique flavors of Vietnamese cuisine. This salad is perfect for a light lunch or a substantial side dish, bringing together smoked chicken, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs with a tangy dressing.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Bring a pot of water to boil.
- Add the rice noodles and cook according to the package instructions, typically about 3-5 minutes until tender.
- Drain the noodles and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
- If your chicken breasts are already smoked, simply shred them into bite-sized pieces.
- If using raw chicken breasts, you can either poach, grill, or pan-fry them until fully cooked, then shred. To poach: bring a pot of water to a gentle simmer and cook the chicken for about 15 minutes until opaque and cooked through.
- Peel and grate the carrots.
- Thinly slice the red pepper.
- Finely chop the red hot chili peppers. Adjust the amount of chili to taste based on your preference for spice.
- Rinse and drain the mung beans if using canned, or if using fresh, rinse them thoroughly.
- In a bowl, mix together the lime juice, sugar, and fish sauce until the sugar is fully dissolved. This will be the tangy and savory dressing for the salad.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the cooked rice noodles, shredded chicken, grated carrots, sliced red pepper, chopped red hot chili peppers, and mung beans.
- Add the roughly chopped coriander and spearmint leaves.
- Pour the lime juice, sugar, and fish sauce dressing over the salad.
- Toss everything together gently but thoroughly to ensure all the ingredients are well-coated with the dressing.
- Divide the salad into serving bowls.
- Garnish with additional chopped coriander and spearmint if desired.
- Enjoy your refreshing Vietnamese Noodle & Smoked Chicken Salad!
Tips:
- Soak the rice noodles in warm water for about 20 minutes or until they are soft. Drain and set aside.
- Smoke the chicken breasts according to your preference, or you can use ready-smoked chicken to save time. Thinly slice the smoked chicken.
- Julienne the carrots and red pepper to ensure they blend well with the noodles and other salad ingredients.
- For a milder salad, remove the seeds from the red hot chili peppers before slicing them.
- Combine the lime juice, sugar, and fish sauce in a small bowl, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved to create a balanced dressing.
- Mix all the salad ingredients together in a large bowl, ensuring the vegetables, mung beans, and herbs are evenly distributed with the noodles.
- Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving, and toss everything together to ensure all the ingredients are well coated.
- Garnish with additional coriander leaves and spearmint for an extra touch of freshness and flavor.
This Vietnamese noodle & smoked chicken salad is not only a visual treat but also a burst of flavors in every bite. It's easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion, offering a healthy and delicious way to enjoy a meal. Give it a try and experience the refreshing taste of Vietnamese cuisine.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 220 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 170kcal | 7% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 16g | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 24g | 7% |
| Fiber 2.34g | 6% |
| Sugar 12g | 12% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 1.91g | 2% |
| Saturated 0.38g | 1% |
| Cholesterol 44mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 300ug | 34% |
| Choline 60mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 0.13mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 0.19mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 7mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B6 0.74mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B9 44ug | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 0.16ug | 7% |
| Vitamin C 66mg | 72% |
| Vitamin E 1.10mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K 20ug | 17% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 27mg | 2% |
| Copper, Cu 0.12mg | 0% |
| Iron, Fe 0.94mg | 9% |
| Magnesium, Mg 45mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus, P 170mg | 14% |
| Potassium, K 540mg | 16% |
| Selenium, Se 16ug | 29% |
| Sodium, Na 650mg | 43% |
| Zinc, Zn 0.77mg | 7% |
| Water | |
| Water 170g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2500 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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