Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Asia with our tantalizing Asian Chicken Noodle Salad. This delightful dish is a harmonious blend of flavors, textures, and colors that will captivate your taste buds. The succulent chicken, perfectly cooked and seasoned, takes center stage, while the crisp vegetables, fragrant herbs, and chewy noodles provide a symphony of textures. Drizzled with a zesty dressing that dances on your palate, this salad is a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and savory.
In this comprehensive article, we present not just one, but three irresistible variations of this classic dish. The first recipe introduces a traditional Asian Chicken Noodle Salad, where the chicken is marinated in a flavorful blend of soy sauce, ginger, and garlic, then grilled to perfection. The second recipe takes a Thai-inspired twist, incorporating fragrant lemongrass, lime, and spicy chili peppers. For those who prefer a vegetarian option, the third recipe showcases tofu instead of chicken, creating a protein-packed salad that is equally delicious and satisfying.
Each recipe is meticulously crafted with step-by-step instructions and accompanied by captivating images that guide you through the cooking process. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking for a new culinary adventure, this article will equip you with the knowledge and inspiration to create a mouthwatering Asian Chicken Noodle Salad that will be the star of your next meal.
SPICY ASIAN DRESSING FOR THAI CHICKEN AND NOODLE SALAD
This sauce, made from fragrant kitchen standbys, adds spicy, salty, sour, and sweet flavors to our Thai Chicken and Noodle Salad.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mix together all ingredients.
SPICY ASIAN NOODLE AND CHICKEN SALAD
Provided by Pam Norby
Categories Salad Food Processor Chicken Ginger Pasta Vegetable Quick & Easy Lunch Buffet Peanut Cilantro Soy Sauce Bon Appétit Wisconsin Tree Nut Free
Yield Makes 4 main-course or 8 side-dish servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili-garlic sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and 3 tablespoons broth in processor; blend until smooth. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
- Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta; rinse with cold water to cool and drain again. Transfer pasta to large bowl. Add chicken, carrots, green onions, bell pepper, and cilantro; toss to blend. Pour dressing over and toss to coat, adding more broth by tablespoonfuls if dressing is too thick. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper.
ASIAN CHICKEN NOODLE SALAD
Provided by Katie Lee Biegel
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the salad: Cook the noodles according to the package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water until cool, then drain again thoroughly.
- Mix the cilantro, mint, peanuts, scallions, chicken, carrots and cucumber with the noodles in a large bowl.
- For the sauce: Whisk together the soy sauce, fish sauce, honey, vinegar, lime juice, ginger, oil, garlic and jalapeno in a medium bowl.
- Toss the salad with the sauce. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
ASIAN NOODLE SALAD WITH CHICKEN AND CILANTRO
Keep your cool in the kitchen with this no-cook noodle salad. The star of this recipe is the Vietnamese-style sauce, with ginger, garlic, jalapeno, rice vinegar, and sugar.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, heat oil over medium. Add jalapeno, ginger, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until garlic is golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Add sugar and vinegar and cook until sauce is slightly thickened, about 6 minutes. Refrigerate until cool, at least 15 minutes (or up to 1 week).
- Combine chicken, noodles, cucumber, and cilantro. Drizzle with dressing just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 608 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 42 g
CRUNCHY ASIAN LETTUCE AND NOODLE CHICKEN SALAD
You can make this vegetarian by omitting the chicken and all salad ingredient amounts may be adjusted to taste --- this salad is delicious!
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Chicken
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- For the dressing whisk all ingredients vigorously until well combined and until no sugar granules remain; chill at least 1 hour or more.
- In a large serving bowl combine the lettuce with chopped chicken and green onions.
- Chill until ready to serve.
- Just before serving mix in the chow mein noodles, orange segments and sesame seeds.
- Mix/whisk the dressing once again then add in about half; toss to combine (serve the remaining dressing on the side).
- Serve immediately.
CHICKEN AND ASIAN NOODLE SALAD
Steps:
- In a small non-reactive bowl, whisk together rice wine vinegar, miso, and sesame oil until well combined. Set aside.
- In a medium size bowl, combine chicken, noodles, tomatoes, green beans, arugula or other salad greens, and cilantro. Drizzle miso vinaigrette over salad and toss until evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasoning. If using papayas, place half a papaya on each of 4 plates. Divide salad evenly among papaya halves or serve in cool Asian-style bowls if you're entertaining.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calorie, Fat 2.8 grams, SaturatedFat 0.5 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 25 grams
ASIAN CHICKEN NOODLE SALAD
This easy to prepare noodle salad has plenty of seeds, nuts, greens, chicken, and vegetables.
Provided by Angel
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a large bowl, mix the noodles, sunflower seeds, and pine nuts with melted butter until evenly coated. Spread the mixture in a thin layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake 7 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until evenly toasted. Remove from heat, and cool slightly.
- In a large bowl toss together the noodle mixture, bok choy, green onions, chicken, water chestnuts, and snow peas.
- Prepare the dressing by blending the oil, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and lemon juice. Pour over salad, and toss to evenly coat. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 735.8 calories, Carbohydrate 43.8 g, Cholesterol 41.5 mg, Fat 55.8 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 1054.7 mg, Sugar 20.2 g
Tips:
- For the best results, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
- If you don't have time to make your own dressing, you can use a store-bought Asian-style dressing.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of vegetables in the salad to your liking.
- For a vegetarian version of the salad, omit the chicken and add extra tofu or tempeh.
- Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.
Conclusion:
This Asian chicken noodle salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is packed with flavor and is sure to please everyone at the table. With its combination of chicken, noodles, vegetables, and a delicious dressing, this salad is a great way to enjoy the flavors of Asian cuisine.
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