Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 serrano chilies, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 2 cups napa cabbage, shredded
  • 23 cup cilantro, or basil or mint shredded
  • to taste black pepper, freshly ground

Method

  • Poach chicken in lightly salted, simmering water until juices run clear (about 30 minutes).
  • Remove from the liquid and cool.
  • Shred meat.
  • In small bowl stir together lime juice, fish sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, chili peppers and garlic.
  • Stir in onions, cover and let steep at room temperature 30 minutes.
  • Blanch bean sprouts in boiling water.
  • Drain and refresh with cold water.
  • In large bowl combine chicken, bean sprouts, cabbage and cilantro.
  • Add sauce and toss to mix well.
  • Grind black pepper over top and garnish with cilantro