Vietnamese Chicken and Cabbage Salad (Goi Ga)
Refreshing Vietnamese chicken salad with cabbage, carrots, and lime dressing. 270 calories, 28g protein, crunchy and bright.
Vietnamese Chicken and Cabbage Salad (Goi Ga) has 270 calories per serving, with 28g protein, 16g carbs, 11g fat, and 4g fiber. Prep 15 min, cook 15 min.
Nutrition per serving
2 serving(s)
270
Calories
28g
Protein
56% DV
16g
Carbs
6% DV
11g
Fat
14% DV
* %DV based on a 2000 calorie diet
📊 270 calories per serving.
🔥 10.4g protein per 100 cal.
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard ingredient data and may vary with the brands and portions you use. How we calculate nutrition.
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
15 min
Servings
2
Est. Cost
$4.00
Vietnamese Chicken and Cabbage Salad (Goi Ga)
A crunchy, bright Vietnamese salad of shredded chicken, napa cabbage, and herbs in a tangy lime-fish sauce dressing—270 calories and 28g protein per serving.
Ingredients
- 6 oz chicken breast, boneless
- 2 cups napa cabbage, shredded
- 1 oz carrot, julienned
- 1 oz red onion, thinly sliced
- 1.5 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh mint, torn
Instructions
- Poach the chicken in simmering water 12-15 minutes until cooked through; let cool.
- Shred the cooled chicken by hand into thin strips.
- Whisk fish sauce, lime juice, honey, and garlic to make the dressing.
- Combine cabbage, carrot, and red onion in a large bowl.
- Add the shredded chicken and toss with the dressing.
- Fold in the mint leaves just before serving.
- Taste and adjust lime or fish sauce to balance sweet-sour-salty.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 270 kcal |
| Protein | 28g |
| Carbs | 16g |
| Fat | 11g |
| Fiber | 4g |
Tips
- Shred the chicken by hand for the best rustic texture.
- Dress the salad just before serving so the cabbage stays crisp.
- Add chopped peanuts or fried shallots for extra crunch if calories allow.
Dietary tags
What do these tags mean?
- High protein
- ≥ 25g protein per serving.
- High fiber
- ≥ 8g fiber per serving.
- Meal prep
- Stores 3+ days in the fridge or is freezer-friendly with reheat instructions.
- Low calorie
- Under 300 calories per serving.
- No cook
- No heat source required — assemble and eat.
Definitions are consistent across the site. Nutrition values are estimates based on standard U.S. database values; actual results vary by brand and portion.
🧊 Storage & Reheat
Fridge
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freezer
Not recommended for freezing.
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