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Vietnamese-Style Chicken Crunch Salad

Vietnamese-Style Chicken Crunch Salad

with Dark Meat Chicken, Cabbage, Cucumbers & Wonton Strips

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on November 13, 2025

Tender garlic-seasoned dark meat chicken is tossed with crisp cabbage, coleslaw mix, and lightly cured cucumbers in a bright, spicy dressing of chili, Sriracha, garlic-ginger scallion paste, lime, and olive oil. Finished with cilantro, crispy fried onions, and crunchy wonton strips, this hearty salad delivers vibrant flavor and satisfying crunch.

Tags:
Carb Conscious
High Protein
Quick
Easy Prep
Nutritious Picks
Easy Cleanup
Carb Smart
Allergens:
Sesame
Wheat

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total Time20 minutes
Prep Time5 minutes
DifficultyMedium
serving amount

1 ounce

Sweet Thai Chili Sauce

10 ounce

Diced Skinless Dark Meat Chicken

2 unit

Mini Cucumber

4 ounce

Red Cabbage and Carrot Mix

2 ounce

Garlic-Ginger Scallion Paste

(Contains: Sesame)

2 unit

Lime

1 unit

Crispy Fried Onions

(Contains: Wheat)

1 unit

Wonton Strips

(Contains: Wheat)

4 ounce

Coleslaw Mix

1 teaspoon

Sriracha

1 teaspoon

Garlic Powder

¼ ounce

Cilantro

Not included in your delivery

2 tablespoon (tbsp)

Olive Oil

¾ teaspoon (tsp)

Sugar

1 teaspoon (tsp)

Cooking Oil

teaspoon (tsp)

Salt

teaspoon (tsp)

Black Pepper

/ per serving
Calories660 kcal
Fat36 g
Saturated Fat8 g
Carbohydrate46 g
Sugar19 g
Dietary Fiber5 g
Protein32 g
Cholesterol125 mg
Sodium750 mg
Potassium470 mg
Calcium110 mg
Iron2.3 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Large Pan
Zester
Small Bowl
Large Bowl
Whisk
Strainer
Paper Towel

Cooking Steps

Cook Chicken
1
  • Open package of chicken* and drain off any excess liquid.

  • Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add chicken in an even layer; season all over with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook, undisturbed, until browned on one side, 1-2 minutes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned all over and cooked through, 3-5 minutes more.

  • Remove from heat; transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Wipe out pan.

Prep
2
  • While chicken cooks, wash and dry produce.

  • Trim and halve cucumbers lengthwise; thinly slice lengthwise into strips. Zest one lime and quarter both (for 4 servings, zest two limes and quarter all four). Finely chop cilantro.

Cure Cucumbers
3
  • In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, a big pinch of sugar, and a big pinch of salt. Set aside to cure.

Make Dressing
4
  • In a small bowl, whisk together chili sauce, Sriracha, garlic-ginger scallion paste, lime zest, 2 TBSP olive oil, ½ tsp sugar, ½ tsp water, and juice from half the lime (4 TBSP olive oil, 1 tsp sugar, and 1 tsp water 4 servings). Stir until sugar has dissolved and dressing is thoroughly combined. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional lime juice, sugar, or salt if desired.

Assemble Salad
5
  • Drain any excess liquid from cucumbers and pat dry with paper towels.

  • To bowl with cucumbers, add chicken, coleslaw mix, cabbage and carrot mix, and cilantro. Toss with as much dressing as you like.

Serve
6
  • Divide salad between bowls. Top with crispy fried onions and wonton strips. Serve with any remaining lime wedges on the side.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Dec 2025
  • Flavor: Many loved the vibrant, crunchy salad; some found the dressing too ginger-forward or spicy 🌶️.
  • Ease of prep: Quick and easy to prepare, though some noted there was a lot of chopping involved.
  • Suggestions: Consider adding chopped peanuts for extra crunch and reducing sweet chili sauce for a less sweet version.
  • Portions: Some felt hungry soon after; try adding quinoa for a more filling meal.
  • Texture: The crunchy elements were praised, but a few found the cucumber-cutting method made it difficult to eat.
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