Nộm Gà Xé Phay

Nộm Gà Xé Phay is a refreshing Vietnamese salad featuring shredded chicken, crisp vegetables, and a tangy dressing, perfect as a low-carb side dish. This vibrant dish combines textures and flavors, making it a delightful addition to any meal.

Ingredients

• Cooked chicken breast - 200 grams
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Cucumber - 1 small, julienned
• Red bell pepper - 1/2, thinly sliced
• Fresh cilantro - 20 grams, chopped
• Fresh mint - 10 grams, chopped
• Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
• Fish sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Sweetener (erythritol or similar) - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Chili pepper - 1 small, finely chopped (optional)
• Peanuts - 20 grams, crushed (for garnish)

Steps

1. Shred the cooked chicken breast into thin strips and set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the julienned carrot, cucumber, and red bell pepper.
3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, fish sauce, sweetener, minced garlic, and chopped chili pepper (if using) to create the dressing.
4. Add the shredded chicken to the bowl with the vegetables, then pour the dressing over the mixture.
5. Toss everything together gently until well combined.
6. Add chopped cilantro and mint, and toss again to incorporate the herbs.
7. Serve the salad in bowls, garnished with crushed peanuts on top.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 28 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle maintenance and repair.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

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