Cambodian Chicken Salad
Cambodian cuisine is known for its vibrant flavors and unique combinations, and one dish that perfectly encapsulates this is the Cambodian Chicken Salad. This refreshing and zesty salad is a delightful blend of textures and tastes that will leave you craving for more.
Ingredients
- 1 lb cooked chicken breast-use rotisserie chicken if you prefer
- 6 tbsp fish sauce
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 Thai chile or Serrano-minced
- 1 clove garlic-minced
- 4 cups green cabbage-shredded
- 2 cups baby arugula
- 1 cup red cabbage-shredded
- 1 red bell pepper-sliced thin
- 1 Persian cucumber-halved and sliced thin
- 4 radishes-sliced thin
- 1/4 cup cilantro-chopped plus more for garnish
- 1/4 cup Thai basil or sweet basil-chopped
- 1/4 cup mint-chopped
- 1/4 cup dry roasted peanuts
Instructions
- Shred chicken into bite size pieces. Set aside until ready to toss with the rest of the ingredients.
- In a large bowl whisk together fish sauce, sugar, vinegar, chile, garlic and salt, until salt and sugar are dissolved.
- Add cabbages, arugula, bell pepper, cucumber, radish, 1/4 cup cilantro, basil, mint and chicken. Toss thoroughly until combined.
- Top with cilantro and peanuts. Serve!