Yum Gai (Thai Chicken Salad)

Source : Heat Water And Salt Until Boiling Poach The Chicken Meat Until Cooked Remove From The Heat Set Aside To Cool Shred The Chicken Into Thin Strips In A ...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : June 1, 2026

Step:

  1. Heat water and salt until boiling. Poach the chicken meat until cooked. Remove from the heat. Set aside to cool.

  2. Shred the chicken into thin strips.
    In a big bowl, mix all dressing ingredients until well combined.

  3. Add tomato, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro. Mix well.

    Yum Gai (Thai Chicken Salad) recipe step 3 photo
  4. Line a serving plater with lettuce and shredded chicken. Pour the salad mixture on top. Serve immediately.

  5. Note: You can skip the birds eye chili pepper if you dont like spicy. Refrigerate lettuce and dressing mixture before serving. Serve cold. Its crunchier and fresher.


Ingredients

  1. 2 cups water
  2. 1/4 tsp salt
  3. 500 gr boneless, skinless chicken breast
  4. 1 tomato, cut into wedges
  5. 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
  6. 8 lettuce leaves
  7. 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  8. 8 cilantro stalks and leaves, minced
  9. For the dressing:
  10. 2 birds eye chili peppers, thinly sliced
  11. 3 tbs fish sauce
  12. 3 tbs lime juice
  13. 1 tsp granulated sugar
  14. 1 tbs water

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