A refreshing Thai pomelo chicken salad featuring a mix of delicious ingredients including tender chicken, fresh herbs, and a zesty vinaigrette. Perfectly combines the flavors of pomelo and a variety of seasonings.
1: Thinly slice the shallot and soak it in cold water. Set aside.
2: To make the vinaigrette, whisk together the chili pepper, brown sugar, ginger, lime zest, lime juice, and fish sauce.
3: In a separate bowl, toss the chicken with the baking soda, cornstarch, soy sauce, and white pepper. Let it sit for 5 minutes to tenderize.
4: In a pot of gently simmering salted water, add the trimmed lemongrass and poach the chicken for about 5 minutes, or until fully cooked. Strain and transfer to an ice bath to cool.
5: In a mixing bowl, combine the pomelo, soaked shallot, lemongrass, lime leaf, cilantro, mint, poached chicken, and vinaigrette.
6: Plate the salad and finish with a sprinkle of toasted coconut flakes.
