Goi Ga Vietnamese Chicken Salad
Shredded chicken, crunchy cabbage and fresh mint in a sharp lime and fish sauce dressing.
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.26 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the chicken in a pan, cover with cold water and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 15 minutes until there is no pink inside.
15 min - 2
Lift out the chicken and let it cool for 10 minutes, then shred it with two forks.
- 3
Whisk the lime juice, fish sauce, chilli and garlic together.
- 4
Toss the cabbage, carrot, onion and half the herbs with the dressing and leave for 5 minutes to soften slightly.
5 min - 5
Add the chicken and mix well. Pile onto a platter and scatter over the remaining herbs and the sesame seeds.
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