{"id":"27249b28-bf97-404b-9a94-a995f3fb046b","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/27249b28-bf97-404b-9a94-a995f3fb046b","source_url":"https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/nuoc-cham-chicken-salad","title":"Nuoc Cham Chicken Salad","description":"Chicken salad gets a spicy-funky upgrade in this version, which pairs the classic Vietnamese dipping sauce nuoc cham with mayo and rotisserie chicken.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4 servings","total_time":"25 minutes","image_url":"https://assets.bonappetit.com/photos/6a1780aec08eefc94aa58492/16:9/w_4992,h_2808,c_limit/chicken-salad-creamy-nuoc-cham_RECIPE_V2_052726_4568_VOG_final.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"¼ cup fresh lime juice","item":"fresh lime juice","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"¼ cup mayonnaise","item":"mayonnaise","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. (or more) fish sauce","item":"plus 2 tsp. (or more) fish sauce","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. granulated sugar","item":"plus 1 tsp. granulated sugar","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 large shallot, finely chopped","item":"large shallot","quantity":1,"preparation":"finely chopped"},{"text":"2 garlic cloves, finely grated","item":"garlic cloves, finely grated","quantity":2},{"text":"1 small red Thai chile, very thinly sliced, or ½ tsp. crushed red\npepper flakes","item":"small red Thai chile, very thinly sliced, or 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes","quantity":1},{"text":"3–4 cups shredded skinless chicken meat (from about 1 small\nrotisserie chicken)","item":"shredded skinless chicken meat","quantity":3,"quantity_max":4,"unit":"cup","preparation":"from about 1 small\nrotisserie chicken"},{"text":"Little Gem and/or butter lettuce leaves, mint and/or basil\nleaves, store-bought fried shallots, and lime wedges (for serving)","item":"Little Gem and/or butter lettuce leaves, mint and/or basil leaves, store-bought fried shallots, and lime wedges","preparation":"for serving"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Whisk ¼ cup fresh lime juice, ¼ cup mayonnaise, 1 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. fish sauce, and 1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. granulated sugar in a large bowl until sugar is dissolved. Mix in 1 large shallot, finely chopped, 2 garlic cloves, finely grated, and 1 small red Thai chile, very thinly sliced, or ½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes. Let dressing sit at room temperature at least 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld and aromatics to soften slightly or cover and chill up to 2 hours."},{"number":2,"text":"Add 3–4 cups shredded skinless chicken meat (from about 1 small rotisserie chicken) to dressing and toss to coat. Taste and add more fish sauce if needed."},{"number":3,"text":"Arrange Little Gem and/or butter lettuce leaves on a platter and spoon chicken salad over. Top with mint and/or basil leaves and store-bought fried shallots. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over.\nDo Ahead: Chicken salad can be made 4 days ahead. Transfer to an airtight container and chill."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:50:44.086509+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:50:44.086509+00:00"}