Lunar New Year has many protein-rich foods, of which boiled chicken always makes housewives have a "headache" thinking of what to prepare.
Therefore, the suggestion of 2 dishes made from the main ingredient of boiled chicken will help the Tet holiday tray not be boring.
Chicken salad with Vietnamese coriander
Chicken salad with Vietnamese coriander not only brings a sweet and cool taste but is also a way to "cool down" during Tet holidays with many fatty dishes.
To make chicken salad with Vietnamese coriander, housewives will need to prepare 300gr of boiled chicken, some Vietnamese coriander, 1 onion, 1/2 carrot and basic spices. Then, shred the chicken, slice the onion and carrot, wash the Vietnamese coriander and drain.
Mix the chicken salad dressing in the following proportions: 2 fish sauce, 1 sugar, 1 lime juice, minced garlic and chili (you can adjust the seasoning according to your family's taste).
Put chicken, onion, carrot in a large bowl, drizzle with sauce, add some Vietnamese coriander and mix well to let the salad absorb the spices.
Before eating chicken salad with Vietnamese coriander, housewives can sprinkle pepper and roasted peanuts to enhance the delicious flavor.
Chicken Corn Soup
Chicken corn soup is not only a delicious and nutritious dish but also a great choice to change the taste of your Tet meal.
How to make chicken corn soup is quite simple, housewives will need 200gr of boiled chicken, 1 sweet corn (or use canned corn), 1 chicken egg, green onions, cilantro, cornstarch and some other basic spices...
Boil sweet corn, remove kernels, wash and chop green onions and cilantro. Shred chicken into bite-sized pieces, then boil chicken broth before adding shredded chicken and sweet corn.
Season to taste, mix cornstarch with water and slowly pour into the pot and stir well. Crack the egg, continue stirring gently to create texture of the soup, add green onions and cilantro before turning off the stove.
Chicken corn soup should be enjoyed hot to retain the sweet flavor of the ingredients.
