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Instructions
1
Roughly chop the peanuts and fried onions and toast them in a dry pan over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes, until the nuts are golden brown. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside.
2
Wash the lettuce leaves and herbs and spin them dry thoroughly. Alternatively, pat them dry with a paper towel or tea towel. Cut the lettuce and basil leaves into thin strips, and roughly chop the parsley and mint leaves. Cut the green part of the spring onions into thin rings or strips.
3
For the dressing, squeeze the lime into a bowl and mix with the fish sauce, chili crisp and agave syrup.
4
Cut the chicken fillets into bite-sized, thin pieces, about 4 centimeters in diameter. In a bowl, toss the chicken with the cornstarch, oil, salt, and pepper. Cook the chicken pieces in a large, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat for about 6 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown on the outside and cooked through. Alternatively, you can cook the chicken in a preheated air fryer at 230°C for 4 to 5 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 74°C.
5
Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, add the rice noodles and cook according to the package directions until al dente. Drain the rice noodles in a colander and rinse under cold running water.
6
Divide the rice noodles, salad, herbs, spring onions and chicken between two bowls or plates, garnish with the roasted peanuts and fried onions and serve with the dressing.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Cornstarch Crust Magic ✨Coat your chicken breast with a light cornstarch slurry before pan-frying to create an ultra-crispy exterior while keeping the inside juicy—the starch caramelizes beautifully and won't toughen the meat.
- Noodle Timing Precision ⏱️Cook rice noodles just until al dente (usually 1-2 minutes less than package directions), then immediately shock in ice water to stop cooking and prevent mushiness—they'll continue to soften slightly when tossed with dressing.
- Fish Sauce Technique 🐟Whisk fish sauce with agave syrup and lime juice separately first, allowing the sweetness to mellow the pungent fish sauce flavor before combining, creating a more balanced dressing that enhances rather than overwhelms.
- Layer Your Textures 🥗Add crispy fried onions and peanuts just before serving, and keep them separate until the last moment—this preserves their crunch instead of allowing them to absorb moisture from the noodles and dressing.
- Herb Freshness Strategy 🌿Reserve half of your fresh mint, basil, and parsley to toss in just after plating rather than mixing into the entire salad, ensuring vibrant, aromatic herbs don't wilt and maintaining distinct fresh herb notes in every bite.
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Low Sugar
High Protein
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