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Banh Mi-inspired Chicken Salad

ByLaura Monroe
Images photographed for the Culinary Institue of America’s DISH recipe project. Photographed on the San Antonio campus. Chicken Banh Mi Salad

Makes 6 servings

The Vietnamese banh mi is already perfect the way it is, and the combo of bright herbs and pickled vegetables inspired this dinner-worthy green salad. We picked grilled chicken thighs as a weeknight-friendly protein, but this salad would be amazing with shrimp, leftover pork roast, or crisp tofu.

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Ingredients

  • 2 carrots, cut into thin, wide strips with a vegetable peeler

  • 3 radishes, very thinly sliced

  • 1/2 jalapeño, thinly sliced, seeds removed, if desired

  • 1/2 cup seasoned rice wine vinegar

  • 1 cup water

  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed

  • 5 boneless, skinless chicken thighs

  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil

  • 2 heads Bibb lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces

  • 1/4 cup basil, chopped

  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

  • 1/4 cup mint, chopped

  • 1 seedless cucumber, thinly sliced

  • 1 cup fresh French bread croutons

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Directions

  • In a jar, combine the carrots, radishes, jalapeño, vinegar, water, and salt. Cover and shake to combine. Refrigerate for at least an hour to pickle.
  • Meanwhile, prepare a grill for medium-high heat cooking and lightly brush with oil. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and grill until cooked through and lightly charred, about 6 minutes per side. Set aside to rest.
  • In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup of the vegetable pickling liquid with the fish sauce, garlic, and vegetable oil to make a vinaigrette. Thinly slice the chicken thighs.
  • In a large serving bowl, combine the lettuce, basil, cilantro, mint, cucumber, pickled vegetables, sliced chicken, and croutons. Drizzle with vinaigrette (you may not use it all), and toss to combine. Serve right away.

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