The chicken salad you need to make

Learn how to make this amazing Vietnamese chicken salad that has the most incredible flavour, aroma, texture and colour. In this recipe, ill run you through the important preparation and cooking techniques that are not only needed for this recipe but thousands of others. Along with making the salad, we will be poaching, pickling, making salad dressings and using the most important knife skills. Most of the time salads get disregarded as the word “salad” can turn people off but I can guarantee this Vietnamese chicken salad will change your mind about that and who knows, this could be the start of new beginnings. Please enjoy.
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Serves 2 to 4
Ingredients -
Chicken & Salad -
500g (1.1lbs) - Chicken Breast
1 - Large Carrot, Washed & Julienned
100g (2.8oz) - White Cabbage, Chiffonade
100g (2.8oz) - Red Cabbage, Chiffonade
1 - White Onion, Thinly Sliced (Substitute For Red Onion)
100g (2.8oz) - Bean Sprouts (Mung Beans)
1/2 Cup (125ml) - Rice Wine Vinegar (Substitute For White Vinegar)
1 1/2 Tbsp (30g) - Caster Sugar
1 tsp (5g) - Sea Salt Flakes
15g (0.5oz) - Coriander (Cilantro), Lightly Torn
15g (0.5oz) - Mint Leaves, Lightly Torn
40g (1.4oz) - Peanuts, Roughly Chopped & Roasted
Fried Shallots To Serve
Birdseye Chilli To Serve
Lime To Serve
Vietnamese Dressing -
2 1/2 Tbsp (50ml) - Fish Sauce
1/4 Cup (60ml) - Water
2 1/2 Tbsp (47g) - Caster Sugar
1 - Garlic Clove, Crushed
1/2 - Whole Lime
3 - Kaffir Lime Leaves
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[@HookTheMonster]

Honestly this is one of the best salads I’ve ever had in my life. The acid, the sweetness, the tang, the crunch, the freshness… I’ll definitely be making this a regular salad in my rotation.

[@ChefJackOvens]

Great to hear you enjoyed it

[@LT-pp1je]

As a Vietnamese, I approve this recipe! It’s legit.

[@kimbradley1292]

Nice one Jack. All ingredients readily available in stores. Yes, I'll be trying this. Thanks 🙂

[@ChefJackOvens]

Please enjoy it, kim 😊

[@chevonne8492]

Thanks chef you never fail to come up with something amazing 👏

[@ChefJackOvens]

Glad you enjoy the recipes 😊

[@cocoM1]

Great knife skills Jack!

[@ChefJackOvens]

Thank you very much

[@bencollins8425]

Top draw Jack, really good. I have basic skills, I followed your recipe to the letter and produced a restaurant quality salad, lovely touch with the roasted peanuts, Bravo!

[@ChefJackOvens]

Awesome to hear! So glad you enjoyed it

[@smitajal9565]

This sure looks like a winner for me.... Out of fish stock... Gonna get it soon....have to try this salad... Thank you my fav Chef Jack...you are surely rocking it out in your new kitchen....as always sending you heap loads of love and positive energies 💕💕💕💕

[@ChefJackOvens]

Please do Smita! It’s incredible with so many flavour profiles happening. 😊🙏

[@DrBrunoRecipes]

Excellent 👌🏻 Greetings from Scotland 😊 Have a wonderful day everyone 🌻

[@ChefJackOvens]

Thank you! Have a wonderful day yourself 😊

[@kitskitty88]

Hi jack, I’ve been watching your channel for a little while now and I have to say I have really enjoyed all your recipes and have tried quite a few. I have were enjoyed very much by my whole family who range from 80 - 15 yrs.

[@ChefJackOvens]

Fantastic! So glad you’ve been enjoying the recipes and your family too 😊😊

[@desgoulding7154]

Top video Jack Thanks for sharing

[@ChefJackOvens]

Always a pleasure Des 😊

[@desgoulding7154]

@@ChefJackOvens Best wish mate

[@peterball3289]

I like this better than the version I have been making. I always come away from your videos thinking what I can do better overall not only for that recipe but for other dishes I will make as well. I never thought to poach the chicken, I always roasted it, I have a lot of lemongrass so might try adding that into the poaching process as an experiement. I never thought to try and pickle some of the ingredients either, which is dumb when I think of it, so much more flavour. I like Vietnamese Mint and Thai Basil in this as well. Which if anyone does not like Coriander you can use those instead.

[@angeladundon7271]

Oh Jack this looks perfect. Can’t wait to try it

[@ChefJackOvens]

It’s so good! Please enjoy it 😊

[@angeladundon7271]

@@ChefJackOvens I made this yesterday and it was delicious and I have enough for lunch today. The chicken was perfectly cooked and still so moist. Just wondering if I add salt to my water will that toughen the chicken?

[@marlin1814]

Nice one Jack, you da man. Just had my first go at it and it was fabulous! My lady insists I make it at least once a week. Thanks mate 👍

[@ChefJackOvens]

Awesome! Glad you both enjoyed it 😊😊

[@queeffairy]

So I'm not the only one. This is a weekly if not bi weekly dish now and I can't complain it's delicious.

[@bongdragon6350]

Just brilliant Jack! Well done mate. I'm definitely attempting.this one this week. Thanks for your recipes. We have been feasting and loving them for about 3 weeks now!

[@jacquiemouton9053]

Looks really good Jack and definitely on the list for tomorrow as going to be very hot here. Blessings. x

[@HaggisVitae]

This is so similar to a salad I make all the time, but next time I’m going to try your pickling, and dressing! Looks so yummy.

[@ChefJackOvens]

The quick pickles and the dressing are so good and what makes this salad so special. Hope you enjoy it 😊

[@handle1196]

Liking the newer detail in your latest videos, ive missed a few recently since you moved. Extra detail really helps.

[@paulbrosnan4339]

Excellent video Jack. Keep up the good work!

[@ChefJackOvens]

Thank you so much, paul 😊

[@ria8608]

I'm all for the presentation and creativity👌

[@ChefJackOvens]

💯💯

[@MMSS48]

I will surely try this recipe. I tried your pumpkin soup recipe. It turned out so well. Now my family wants me to make only this one. I must say it is different than what I have seen on other channels. Thanks you. May you be blessed.

[@ChefJackOvens]

Please do! It’s incredible. Thank you 🙏

[@kristineabuy9185]

Can't wait to try this salad for my family! Love the textures and it looks so flavorful and easy!

[@alanvonau278]

*@Jack Please come to the US sometime. You will be an instant hit!*

[@ChefJackOvens]

One day 👌👌

[@yusufakkaya3365]

Thanks chef

[@ChefJackOvens]

It’s a pleasure 😊

[@lucial9887]

Most beautiful chicken salad in summer! Thanks a lot!

[@ChefJackOvens]

It’s a pleasure, Lucia! This is such a good summer salad

[@jgraef919]

This I will make. I love chicken anything!! Thank you, Jack.

[@ChefJackOvens]

Fantastic! You’re very welcome 😊

[@maggieandkylescott7363]

Made this tonight jack and it was sensational! Thank you….

[@SW18_103]

‘Get your hands in there nice and deep like’, is that a dodgeball reference? Made me laugh either way.

[@danpopely4610]

Just had this for the second time. Absolutely delicious Jack, a winner with all the family, even the fussy one! Any chance of some more salad recipes for your fellow Southern Hemisphere brother?

[@gaiksuanlee1910]

Will try it ❤

[@ChefJackOvens]

Enjoy

[@sgs13197]

Thank you for this. One for a summers day. Excellent knife skills as usual. BandAids at the ready for me.

[@joannewilson6847]

This looks so yummy. Thankyou so much.

[@maryfrancesaitken5644]

Looks amazing Jack 😜 looking forward to trying it x

[@ryanhuntington9852]

OMG... this looks amazing and you are a doll. Be safe.

[@ChefJackOvens]

Thank you so much! Stay safe too 🙏

[@NXAlpha]

Will try this one😄

[@larkmacgregor3143]

Can't wait to try this - it looks amazing! Thanks, Jack!

[@ChefJackOvens]

It’s a pleasure! Please enjoy it 😊

[@ShunataS]

I just came across this salad recipe. I was looking for a recipe with no mayo for a change. This looks amazing, Chef! I will make it today.

[@baravkarnishithjagdish-iii5945]

looks great will try for sure

[@danieloconnell7097]

Looks great Jack. Can't wait to try it out. Any pumpkin recipes planned since it's almost Hallowe'en 🎃

[@ChefJackOvens]

I was thinking about it. I’ll see what I can do this week coming 😊

[@skelletorjo3227]

@@ChefJackOvens Ooh! Pumpking soup would be amazing. It's getting cold. Edit: And i just noticed you have a recipe already on the channel. Woot! I know what i am doing this weekend.

[@francesbrooks588]

Delicious! Thank you for sharing!

[@ChefJackOvens]

You’re very welcome ☺️

[@leainagosine9207]

Your terminology is on point but even thou it wasn't I still will believe it because your explanation is always so easy to follow 😂

[@ChefJackOvens]

Haha trust me I’m not making this up haha 😂

[@angiesamborski6564]

Will save this one !Looks great .I love that you don’t waste any scraps .Can you show a nice stock recipe too?

[@ChefJackOvens]

I have many stock recipes on the channel already but I will have to do an updated version of them 😊

[@angiesamborski6564]

@@ChefJackOvens great !Thank you

[@trippnorris8882]

I was raised eating chicken salad. A staple in the south in the States. Your recipe is quite different than Georgia’ “southern chicken salad” but it looks delicious. Can’t wait to make this and see how it compares to my grandma’s version. Oh and by the way: damn, your knife skills are epic!

[@ChefJackOvens]

Chicken salads are amazing and I bet your grandmas version is incredible! This one is a lot different to a southern style as it uses a lot of Asian inspired ingredients. Hope you enjoy it. Thank you 🙏

[@maureen8966]

Hi Jack that looked absolutely scrumptious I love salads could you possibly do a prawn salad video please.

[@helnbak9372]

Looks beautifully fresh n tasty

[@ChefJackOvens]

Thank you 😊

[@1234eera]

it looks so delicious,i will try it.

[@tastebudtechnicians2339]

My absolutely favourite salad!

[@ChefJackOvens]

It really is amazing

[@Brendan.Wheatley]

With weather getting hotter, this will be a great refreshing salad to enjoy, I'll just make mine without the devil's lettuce, thanks chef!

[@tx4yabass]

Looks so so fresh!!!!...😜😜

[@priscillazaccheus6824]

This is a MUST TRY!! YUM.

[@ChefJackOvens]

Definitely 💯

[@Gayan-W]

“Don’t worry about speed, that comes after precession” HA!!! That’s what she said!! 🥺

[@amindriouchi3667]

Heckyea my boy Jack is back with another recipe

[@ChefJackOvens]

👌👌👌

[@stuartf2946]

Looks very nice indeed Jack and will be doing this over the weekend, but I'm not putting my nuts on a baking tray for nobody .

[@RoyShouriMustango]

The one I must dig in

[@ChefJackOvens]

Definitely 💯💯

[@santaamanda9692]

Chicken salad? Always good Jack😃Thank you😘

[@ChefJackOvens]

You’re very welcome ☺️

[@PrettyScraggy]

Love it bro! Keep it up 🤙🤙

[@gailies2223]

That looks soooo good and although I'm not a big lover of chicken breast you've sold me on this. I've never had boiled chicken before and that dressing sounds just up my street. Thank you 💛

[@brucelee5576]

Yeah chicken breast is terrible, Vietnamese ck salad is the only good way to eat it , it's actually really delicious like this , the veges answer sauce really compliments the dryness of the chicken. .

[@ChefJackOvens]

If the chicken breast is cooked right it’s actually delicious. Too many recipes online suggest cooking it for way too long. In this recipe the chicken isn’t dry at all 😊

[@gailies2223]

@@ChefJackOvens I've made my shopping list. I love the way you make it so easy for us x

[@gailies2223]

@@brucelee5576 Thanks Bruce, I've made my shopping list and going to try it x

[@teddybear3552]

Oh Yes Chef Jack I like - Summer's Coming!!! Thank You - shall try this on my Salad Dubious Guests lol

[@ChefJackOvens]

It’s definitely a great one for those warm days! Please enjoy it 😊

[@shawnfoodfever]

thanks for great recipes chef😍😍😋😋

[@zeinabmansaray9726]

Interesting!! Saving this for later

[@sovanpattanayak1547]

my favorite of all time

[@ChefJackOvens]

Happy to hear 😊

[@DameTremonti]

Another great video. Thanks CJO. 4:56 we saw you pinching a piece of chicken :)

[@ChefJackOvens]

Of course! Haha 😂

[@SimeonRafael]

Faveeee!!!

[@jamesberry5578]

Nice job

[@howardbaldwin1226]

Looking good Jack! Another great recipe with in-depth step by step instructions plus explanations which gives the home cook confidence to attempt something a bit more challenging. Top job and best wishes from AKL.

[@ChefJackOvens]

Thank you, Howard! Glad you enjoy everything and I’m happy to hear it gives you confidence to try it yourself 😊

[@romstar]

Very nice’ 👍 Looks fantastic! 😝😘🙏🥘🥬

[@ChefJackOvens]

Thank you! Glad you think so

[@annettehaley3338]

Looks delicious 😋

[@mariemason4252]

Okay, you are for sure a "Knife Skill Stud"!

[@ChefJackOvens]

Haha 😛

[@thewalkingdunning-krugeref9664]

Like a Banh Mi salad. Gotta try this.

[@ChefJackOvens]

💯💯

[@YuriSVdovenko]

Happy International Chefs Day!

[@micheletotton9342]

Yum

[@ChefJackOvens]

🤤🤤

[@lucyr2299]

Hey Jack, what about showing us some low price recipes for students that don't take too long? I don't want to eat noodles any more😉

[@skelletorjo3227]

Looks really delicious and crisp. What do you think of subbing sugar for honey and adding a bit of oil. I like the spicy touch though. Definitely looking forward to making this one. Thanks for the recipe, sir.

[@ChefJackOvens]

Glad you think so! Personally I will say no but that’s not stopping you from doing it if you’d like to do that. The sugar is what makes this dish pop in flavour and it works really well with the quick pickles. If you are to sub the sugar for honey I wouldn’t recommend adding oil aswell as it’s not needed 😊😊

[@skelletorjo3227]

@@ChefJackOvens I understand. Thanks for the response.

[@micraw714]

Last time I tried making fish sauce dressing, it smelled like bootie hole but I'm going to give it a shot again! Nice looking salad chef!

[@harvinesh1069]

Am i allowed to substitute the peanut at the start for almonds?

[@handle1196]

Whats the difference between poaching the chicken and cooking it in a pan or oven? Ive never poached chicken in water before, so if its supposed to absorb flavour much more, why do we not all cook it this way more often, is there a downside to it?

[@hazelkinvig-paul8231]

That whole thing from start to finish was so fascinating Jack! Techniques I have never seen before (mind you, I'm not a chef), but I've never seen other chefs use the techniques either. It sounds like a really amazing salad . . . something different for a change! As ever, TFS and have a great evening. 👍💖

[@ChefJackOvens]

This is great to hear, Hazel. So glad you enjoyed everything and I hope you enjoy the salad if you get to making it. Thank you very much and have a great day. 😊

[@johnhodgson5950]

Great Salad Man, Mose asian salads please

[@ChefJackOvens]

Definitely! Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@billmoyer3254]

would poaching the chicken in chicken stock improve the flavor?

[@_KarliWoods]

This looks fantastic and creative! I am wondering, would it be possible to substitute the fish sauce for Worcestershire sauce?

[@estherc.536]

I'm thinking Worcestershire would be too salty, but I was wondering if oyster sauce would be a good substitute.

[@ChefJackOvens]

Glad you enjoyed it. Worcestershire sauce and oyster sauce will ruin this dish. unfortunately you need that fish sauce to make this dish at its full potential.

[@estherc.536]

Oh well, off to the grocery store I go, thanks... can't wait to make and eat your beautiful chicken salad!

[@_KarliWoods]

@@ChefJackOvens ​Thanks, I'll have to purchase the fish sauce then - it looks like a divine recipe! Your recipes are out of this world -- like better than Jamie Oliver (Shh!).

[@royantiyanti6019]

Yummy

[@stellabella5269]

Wow amazing! ❤

[@ChefJackOvens]

Thank you, Stella

[@8nansky528]

I ADORE READING

[@jasonbean2764]

I don't do too well with peanuts. How about almonds, or cashews?:)

[@milanesta83]

Nice! But could be healthier with less sugar

[@ChefJackOvens]

The sugar is needed to obtain the full flavour. You can add less but it definitely won’t taste as good. Treat yourself 😉

[@renuwoeste4394]

Hi chef, can any other sweetener be substituted for sugar?

[@ChefJackOvens]

I wouldn’t recommend it as sweetener is artificial in most cases and will change the flavour drastically.

[@gulabisinghkhankhan7012]

Gud n yaa. 👌

[@ChefJackOvens]

👌👌👌

[@Letus007]

Why isn't there any oil for the salad?

[@ChefJackOvens]

This is a Vietnamese salad. No oil is needed or added. There’s so much flavour from everything else.

[@nestoranayaYT]

add chilli oil and its perfect! :D

[@ChefJackOvens]

🤤🤤🤤

[@JohnnyTightIips]

"Chuck your nuts onto a baking tray" Yes sir! 👉👈

[@CK-cy9eb]

I thought I was a mature and serious human ready for any professional environment. Then you said "chuck your nuts" 🥴

[@ChefJackOvens]

Haha 😂

[@patricknazar]

making my stomach rumble here, damn

[@andrepatterson7058]

💯👍🏽

[@ChefJackOvens]

🤤🤤🤤

[@darrena2625]

No, no, no, do not poach chicken in boiling water. It should be max 90 C, preferably 75-80 C otherwise it goes dry.

[@ChefJackOvens]

Chicken will go dry if you overcook it. The boiling water is fine 😊

[@ashpop]

audio is mad

[@Andyyu24]

Can't stop watching. Marry me?!

[@ChefJackOvens]

🤗🤗

[@Ass_Burgers_Syndrome]

"Chuck yer nuts onto a baking tray" Could be painful.

[@TayWoode]

Chuck your nuts onto a baking tray and spread them out to let them breathe 🤭🤣

[@lisamcdski1]

Excellent, but YOU talk way too fast!

[@crazymairnonaya8379]

You can slow down the speed. That’s what I did

[@viktorjn6039]

this is the WRONG recipe for Vietnamese salad!

[@ChefJackOvens]

Where you supposed to go elsewhere?

[@mikewhite3670]

Was fine til you threw Coriander (THE DEVIL’S WEED) into it. 🤨🤨. That sh*t belongs down the toilet. 🤮🤮🤮. Apart from that, I’d eat it. 👍🏻😆