Saigon Chicken Cole Slaw

Name: Saigon Chicken Cole Slaw
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 16 ounces shredded cabbage, angel hair cut if available; 1/2 large onion, extra thin sliced; 2 large carrots, julienned; 2 large boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cooked, chilled, and shredded; 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh coarse ground black pepper; 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar; 1/2 large lemons, juice of or 1 lime, juice of; 1/4 cup fish sauce; 3 tablespoons sugar

Submitted by Smoky Okie

"My wife and I fell in love with this slaw years ago when it was served in a local Viet restaurant which has long since closed. After our son chose a Vietnamese wife, we were delighted to find that it is as common in Vietnam as cole slaw is here. Not only that but she had her great grandmother's recipe. Somehow I think this one is authentic. It goes well with almost anything, or as a meal in it's own right, or maybe with a Viet spring roll on the side."

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Ready In:: 15mins
Ingredients:: 9
Serves:: 12

ingredients

16 ounces shredded cabbage, angel hair cut if available
¹⁄₂ large onion, extra thin sliced
2 large carrots, julienned
2 large boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cooked, chilled, and shredded
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons fresh coarse ground black pepper
¹⁄₄ cup rice wine vinegar
¹⁄₂ large lemons, juice of or 1 lime, juice of
¹⁄₄ cup fish sauce
3 tablespoons sugar

directions

Toss all but last 4 ingredients in large bowl.
Whisk together last 4 ingredients until sugar is dissolved.
Pour dressing over salad, and toss.
Slaw is best if refrigerated for 30 min.-1 hour before serving, but is still wonderful if served immediately.
Note: There is quite a bit of difference between fish sauces. Most grocery store versions are mainly salt flavor. For best results, take a trip to the Asian market if possible.

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Reviews

This is just a wonderful recipe for those of you looking for a different slaw recipe. I diced the carrots and onions for personal preference and it made a large serving that I thought would last awhile. DH devoured most of the bowl in just a few minutes. Just a great tasting slaw.

Boyntondc