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Vietnamese Zesty Citrus Salad with Grilled Chicken

Find a healthy and delicious Vietnamese-inspired dinner recipe for the Paleo diet with this easy grilled chicken salad.

πŸ•’ (Prep, Cook, Total): 10 min, 25 min, 35 min
🍽 Servings: 1
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Intermediate
🌎 Cuisine: Vietnamese

Allergens

Fish, Nuts

Ingredients

  • 1 boneless chicken breast, 2 cups mixed greens, 1 cup julienned carrots, 1 cup cucumber, 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, 1 lime, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon sriracha

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken with lime zest and juice for an hour. Grill until cooked through.
  2. Toss mixed greens, carrots, cucumber, cilantro, and peanuts in a bowl.
  3. Combine fish sauce, honey, and sriracha to create a dressing.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and top with sliced grilled chicken.

Chef’s Insight

This dish is perfect for a warm summer evening.

Notes

Paleo-friendly and gluten-free.

Cultural or Historical Background

Inspired by traditional Vietnamese flavors and ingredients.