**Dive into a tantalizing culinary adventure with Gray's Spicy Thai Chicken Pasta Salad, a dish that harmoniously blends the vibrant flavors of Thailand with the comforting familiarity of pasta.** This delectable salad showcases succulent chicken tossed in a symphony of aromatic spices, roasted peanuts adding a delightful crunch, and a medley of colorful vegetables providing a refreshing contrast. The creamy peanut dressing, infused with the zesty tang of lime and the warmth of ginger, elevates this dish to an unforgettable taste sensation. Prepare to embark on a journey of flavors as you explore this recipe, along with two additional variations that offer unique twists on the classic: a refreshing cucumber noodle salad and a hearty chicken noodle soup.
**1. Gray's Spicy Thai Chicken Pasta Salad:**
**Preparation Time:** 30 minutes
**Cooking Time:** 15 minutes
**Total Time:** 45 minutes
**2. Cucumber Noodle Salad with Spicy Peanut Dressing:**
**Preparation Time:** 20 minutes
**Cooking Time:** 10 minutes
**Total Time:** 30 minutes
**3. Spicy Thai Chicken Noodle Soup:**
**Preparation Time:** 20 minutes
**Cooking Time:** 20 minutes
**Total Time:** 40 minutes
THAI CHICKEN PASTA SALAD
I combined several recipes to come up with my healthier twist on traditional pad thai. My version has only one-third the sodium of frozen versions you find in the store. -Beth Dauenhauer, Pueblo, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook spaghetti according to package directions, adding the carrots during the last 2 minutes of cooking., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk peanut butter, water, lime juice, molasses, soy sauce, garlic, vinegar, sesame oil and red pepper flakes until blended. Drain spaghetti and carrots; place in a large bowl. Add cabbage, chicken and dressing; toss to coat., Sprinkle with cilantro and peanuts. Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 298mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
THAI CHICKEN AND GLASS NOODLE SALAD WITH SPICY DRESSING
Steps:
- To make marinade: Combine the soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, ginger, garlic and sambal in a bowl and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Remove the chicken meat from the bone and cut or tear into bite size pieces. Toss the chicken meat with the marinade and refrigerate until needed. To make the salad: Soak the glass noodles in the hot water for 5 minutes, stirring gently to separate and loosen the noodles. Strain the softened noodles and toss with the Basic Sauce. Using a pair of scissors, snip the noodles into shorter lengths. Remove the chicken from the marinade and toss with the glass noodles. Toss the jicama, carrot, green papaya, mango, cucumber, cilantro, and basil with some of the Spicy Dressing. Mix the dressed vegetables with the noodles. Mound onto a plate and sprinkle with bean sprouts, mint, and peanuts. Drizzle with some more of the Spicy Dressing.
- In a large pot combine the onion, garlic, bay leaf, salt, and water. (Use just enough water to be able to completely cover the chicken once they have been added to the pot). Bring to a boil over high heat. Add the chicken breasts and reduce the heat to medium. Simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove chicken from water and cool completely.
- Combine the sugar and water in a medium-sized pot and boil for 5 minutes to make a simple syrup. In a blender puree the sambal, garlic, red pepper, fish sauce, salt, and lemon juice. Add the puree to the pot with the simple syrup. Simmer for 25 minutes until the sauce has thickened to the consistency of corn syrup. Store Basic Sauce in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. . Yield: 2 cups
- In a blender combine the basic sauce, lime juice, fish sauce, oyster sauce, chili flakes, and garlic. While the blender is running add the vegetable oil in a slow steady stream. Once all the oil has been added continue to blend for 1 minute, until the dressing has emulsified. Store in a tightly sealed container, in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Yield: 1 cup
SPICY THAI PASTA SALAD
This robust salad is delicious on its own, but easily can be turned into a main course by adding a protein such as shrimp, chicken, or tofu.
Provided by lutzflcat
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Whisk sesame oil, vegetable oil, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, fish sauce, chili-garlic sauce, lime juice, rice vinegar, and sugar for dressing together in a small bowl until well combined. Set aside.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
- Drain pasta, rinse with cold water, and return to the pot. Drizzle dressing over the pasta, stir gently to combine. Add peas, carrots, bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, peanuts, and red pepper flakes; stir until well combined.
- Serve at room temperature with lime wedges, or chill in the refrigerator for about 1 hour or longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.5 calories, Carbohydrate 48.6 g, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 598.1 mg, Sugar 5 g
VERY SPICY THAI GREEN CHICKEN CURRY
This is an EXTREMELY hot Thai curry with homemade curry paste. All you people out there who're thinking 'hot? Yeah right, try it! Serve over Thai fragrant rice.
Provided by Jeremy Lane
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Thai
Time 1h
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Combine shallots, bird's eye chile peppers, jalapeno peppers, cilantro, basil, garlic, ginger, lime juice, lime zest, lime flesh, lemon juice, sesame oil, and pepper in a food processor. Process, adding enough olive oil to make a paste that is thick but not thick enough to form peaks when you stir it.
- Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a heavy saucepan over medium heat and fry curry paste, stirring constantly, until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add chicken and cook until chicken has sealed on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- Pour coconut milk and chicken stock into the saucepan with the chicken; mix well. Simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until liquid has reduced to a thick sauce that clings to a spoon, 20 to 30 minutes. Add kaffir lime leaves and simmer for 1 more minute.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 746.3 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 67.6 mg, Fat 60.1 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 32.1 g, SaturatedFat 39.9 g, Sodium 682.9 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
SPICY THAI CHICKEN PASTA
Make and share this Spicy Thai Chicken Pasta recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Iron Woman
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place chicken breasts between sheets of plastic wrap; lightly pound with meat mallet to an even 1/2-inch thickness.
- Cut each pounded breast into 1-inch strips; place in large reclosable plastic bag.
- In 1-quart glass measure, combine broth, peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
- Microwave (high) for 2 minutes or until peanut butter melts enough to mix smoothly.
- Place 1/2 cup of the marinade in bag with chicken; reserve remaining marinade. Seal bag; marinate in refrigerator for several hours.
- Soak skewers in water for at least 10 minutes.
- Remove chicken from marinade and weave onto skewers; discard marinade.
- Place chicken on rack of broiler pan that has been coated with no-stick cooking spray.
- Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat source for 4 to 5 minutes per side or until no longer pink.
- Meanwhile, cook linguine in large pot of boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain water and add reserved marinade and vegetables.
- Cook for 5 to 6 minutes until pasta is al dente and vegetables are tender.
- Place pasta on large platter.
- Top with skewers of cooked chicken.
THAI CHICKEN PASTA
I try to buy fresh chicken when it's on sale. I cook a big batch in the slow cooker, then cut it up and package it in small amounts suitable for recipes like this. When I want it, I just need to pull it out of the freezer and let it thaw. -Jeni Pittard, Canon, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook linguine according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a microwave-safe dish, combine the salsa, peanut butter, orange juice, honey and soy sauce. Cover and microwave on high for 1 minute; stir. Add the chicken; heat through., Drain linguine. Serve with chicken mixture. Garnish with peanuts and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 474mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 33g protein.
Tips:
- Using rotisserie chicken will make this pasta salad easy to throw together.
- For a vegetarian version of this dish, use tofu or tempeh in place of the chicken.
- To make this dish ahead of time, cook the chicken and pasta according to the package directions and let them cool completely. Then, combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- When you're ready to serve, bring the pasta salad to room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving.
- If you like your pasta salad with a little bit of a kick, add a few extra tablespoons of Sriracha sauce or red pepper flakes.
Conclusion:
This spicy Thai chicken pasta salad is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The combination of flavors and textures in this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new pasta salad recipe, give this one a try.
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