Vietnamese Caramel Chicken Salad Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a bowl, mix together fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, and black pepper to make the caramel sauce.
• STEP 2.Add the chicken to the caramel sauce and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
• STEP 3.Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until caramelized and cooked through.
• STEP 4.Let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then slice it into thin strips.
• STEP 5.In a large bowl, combine lettuce, cucumber, carrots, herbs, and sliced chicken.
• STEP 6.In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, and chili for the dressing.
• STEP 7.Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
• STEP 8.Serve the Vietnamese caramel chicken salad immediately.

Cooking Tips

• For extra flavor, you can add sliced chili or chili flakes to the caramel sauce.
• Feel free to add other vegetables or herbs to the salad, such as bean sprouts or mint leaves.
• You can also serve the salad with a side of steamed rice or vermicelli noodles.

Storage and Serving

• This salad is best enjoyed fresh.
• If you have leftovers, store the chicken and vegetables separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
• Reheat the chicken before serving, if desired, and assemble the salad just before eating.