Nộm Gà Xé

Nộm Gà Xé is a refreshing Vietnamese salad made with shredded chicken and a vibrant mix of vegetables, providing a perfect balance of flavors and textures. This Paleo dish is both light and nutritious, making it an ideal side for any meal.

Ingredients

• Cooked chicken breast, shredded - 200 grams
• Carrot, julienned - 1 medium (approximately 100 grams)
• Cucumber, julienned - 1 medium (approximately 150 grams)
• Red bell pepper, thinly sliced - 1/2 medium (approximately 75 grams)
• Fresh cilantro, chopped - 2 tablespoons
• Fresh mint leaves, chopped - 2 tablespoons
• Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
• Fish sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Honey - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic, minced - 1 clove
• Chili flakes (optional) - 1/4 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, julienned carrot, cucumber, and red bell pepper.
2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, fish sauce, honey, minced garlic, chili flakes, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
3. Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture, then toss until everything is evenly coated.
4. Add the chopped cilantro and mint, and gently mix again to incorporate the herbs.
5. Let the salad sit for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 5 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from the chicken, supporting muscle health.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables and herbs.

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