Nộm gà

Nộm gà is a vibrant Vietnamese salad featuring shredded chicken and a medley of fresh vegetables, tossed in a tangy and savory dressing. This dish is not only refreshing and light but also packed with flavors that awaken the palate.

Nộm gà
20 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Vietnamese
250 kcal

Ingredients

  • Cooked chicken breast - 150 grams, shredded
  • Cabbage - 50 grams, finely shredded
  • Carrot - 50 grams, julienned
  • Cucumber - 50 grams, julienned
  • Red bell pepper - 30 grams, thinly sliced
  • Fresh mint leaves - 10 grams, chopped
  • Fresh cilantro - 10 grams, chopped
  • Roasted peanuts - 20 grams, crushed
  • Fish sauce - 1 tablespoon
  • Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
  • Sugar - 1 teaspoon
  • Garlic - 1 clove, minced
  • Chili pepper - 1 small, finely sliced (optional)

Steps

  1. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cabbage, carrot, cucumber, red bell pepper, mint, and cilantro.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, minced garlic, and chili pepper to create the dressing.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are coated.
  4. Let the salad sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  5. Serve the salad in bowls, garnished with crushed roasted peanuts on top.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 250
  • Protein: 24 g
  • Carbs: 12 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg
  • Total Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein from chicken, which aids in muscle repair and growth.
  • Rich in vitamins and fiber from fresh vegetables, promoting digestive health.

Tags

VietnameseHealthyAppetizer