Chicken salad is an easy dinner standby, but it can get dull after a while. Amp it up with this easy recipe from Adam's Big Pot by Adam Liaw ($30, out in August 2017). The salad only has a few simple ingredients, including shredded chicken, so it's the perfect recipe for when you need to use up leftover rotisserie chicken or plain shredded chicken breast. The homemade dressing adds a Vietnamese twist with the flavors of fish sauce, chili, and garlic.
Make the dressing: Mix the ingredients together and allow to stand for a few minutes.
Make the salad: In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients for the salad except the shallots and peanuts and toss to combine.
Pour over the dressing and toss again to coat.
Transfer to a serving plate or bowl and scatter with the shallots and peanuts.