Create a Crunchy and Refreshing Chicken and Cabbage Salad in Just 3 Steps

Beat the summer heat and elevate holiday meals with a vibrant chicken and cabbage salad. What's more, crafting this dish is effortlessly quick with PasGo's 3-step guide.

Ingredients for Chicken and Cabbage Salad

• 1.2kg of young chicken meat
  
• ½ head of white or purple cabbage (preferably purple for an extra vibrant dish)
  
• 1 carrot, minced garlic
  
• Herbs like mint and cilantro, chili, lime, lime leaves, ginger, seasonings
  
• Scallions (if available)

Ingredients for Making Sweet and Sour Chicken and Cabbage Salad - a Delicious Daily Dish Perfect for Quenching Your Thirst

How to Make Sweet and Sour Chicken and Cabbage Salad

Step 1: Prepare the Chicken Meat

- Upon bringing the chicken home, rub salt around it to eliminate odors, then rinse thoroughly. Boil water and add the chicken with a few slices of ginger, 1/2 tablespoon of salt, and a few lime leaves.

- Flip the chicken for even cooking, boil for about 15 minutes, then remove and place it in a bowl of pre-prepared cold water. This step ensures the chicken is crispy and firm.

- After approximately 10 minutes, remove the chicken to drain and then shred or cut it into bite-sized pieces. This boiling method prevents the chicken from becoming overly tender, preserving its distinctive sweet aroma.

Preparing chicken meat for chicken and cabbage salad - a daily delight with a satisfying crunch

Step 2: Prepare the Ingredients

• Clean and thinly slice the cabbage, let it drain
• Clean and vertically cut the carrot
• Clean and finely chop mint and cilantro
• Finely chop the chili

Prepare other ingredients for making sweet and sour cabbage and chicken salad

Step 3: Prepare the Dressing for Chicken and Cabbage Salad

• 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  
• 3 tablespoons sugar
  
• 1.5 lime
  
• ½ tablespoon chili sauce

- Add each spice in proportion, then mix the finely chopped chili until the sugar dissolves, creating a sweet and tangy sauce.

- Next, combine all the ingredients including shredded chicken, cabbage, carrot, mint, and cilantro in a bowl. Slowly pour the sauce over the ingredients and gently toss to prevent the cabbage from becoming mushy.

- Season to taste and place the chicken and cabbage salad on a plate. Garnish with a bit of fried shallots and a few lime slices on top for an eye-catching and flavorful dish. There you have it, a delicious daily dish that is incredibly fragrant and easy to eat.

How to mix chicken and cabbage salad

Delightful Result of Crunchy and Satisfying Chicken and Cabbage Salad 

Chicken and cabbage salad is a dish that never gets old. It's not only visually appealing but also bursts with a unique sweet, spicy, and crunchy flavor. The fresh cabbage, crisp carrots, and flavorful spices make it a delightful treat, perfect for busy days.

In the Southern region, it's known as chicken and cabbage salad, while in the North, you might hear it referred to as chicken and cabbage salad. Either way, it's an ideal dish for hectic days.