Coconut and lemongrass chicken salad

Ingredients (17)

  • 2 medium Coles Australian RSPCA Approved Chicken Breast Fillets
  • 400ml can light coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp lemongrass paste
  • 1/2 wombok, finely shredded
  • 1 carrot, peeled, cut into long matchsticks
  • 2 cups bean sprouts, ends trimmed
  • 1 red onion, very thinly sliced
  • 1 cup coriander leaves
  • 1 cup mint leaves
  • 1/2 cup (70g) peanuts, toasted, coarsely chopped
  • Nuoc cham

  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 red chilli, seeded, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 2 tbsp poaching liquid (see method)
Nutrition info

Method

  • Step 1 Combine chicken, coconut milk and lemongrass in a medium frying pan over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook, turning occasionally, for 10-12 mins or until chicken is cooked through. Set aside in the poaching liquid to cool slightly.
  • Step 2 Drain the chicken, reserving 2 tablespoons of the poaching liquid. Coarsely shred. Place in a large bowl with the wombok, carrot, bean sprouts, onion, coriander, mint and peanut. Toss to combine.
  • Step 3 To make the nuoc cham, combine fish sauce, lime juice, vinegar, sugar, chilli and 1 tablespoon water in a jug. Stir until sugar dissolves. Stir in reserved poaching liquid. Drizzle over the salad. Toss to combine. Divide among serving bowls.