Best 5 Grilled Chicken Ramen Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful fusion of Asian flavors with Grilled Chicken Ramen Salad, a dish that combines the savory smokiness of grilled chicken with the springy texture of ramen noodles, refreshing vegetables, and a tangy dressing. This flavor-packed salad offers a unique twist on the classic ramen dish, transforming it into a vibrant and satisfying meal that's perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a side.

The recipe collection features three variations of Grilled Chicken Ramen Salad, each offering a slightly different flavor profile to suit your taste preferences. The Classic Grilled Chicken Ramen Salad combines crisp romaine lettuce, crunchy carrots, red cabbage, and red onions, tossed in a tangy dressing made with rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and honey. The Spicy Grilled Chicken Ramen Salad adds a kick of heat with Sriracha and red chili flakes, while the Thai Grilled Chicken Ramen Salad incorporates the aromatic flavors of lemongrass, ginger, and Thai basil.

All three salads are simple to prepare, requiring minimal cooking and assembly. The grilled chicken can be cooked on a grill, grill pan, or even in a hot skillet, making it a versatile dish that can be enjoyed all year round. Whether you're looking for a light and refreshing lunch or a hearty and flavorful dinner, these Grilled Chicken Ramen Salads are sure to satisfy your cravings.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

RAMEN NOODLE CHICKEN SALAD



Ramen Noodle Chicken Salad image

A light chicken salad recipe.

Provided by Karen

Categories     Salad

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (3 ounce) package ramen noodles
½ cup peanut oil
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 ½ tablespoons white sugar
½ cup diced cooked chicken breast meat
3 green onions, minced

Steps:

  • Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan; add noodles and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. Drain.
  • Mix peanut oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar together in a bowl.
  • Toss dressing with chicken, noodles, and green onions. Chill for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 622.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 26.3 mg, Fat 57.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 1075.6 mg, Sugar 10.2 g

GARLICKY INSTANT RAMEN NOODLE SALAD WITH GRILLED CHICKEN THIGHS



Garlicky Instant Ramen Noodle Salad With Grilled Chicken Thighs image

The perfect summer picnic dish. Once the chicken is grilled and sliced, the noodle salad comes together in less than a minute.

Provided by Leela Punyaratabandhu

Categories     Chicken     Garlic     Cilantro     Soy Sauce     Pepper     Chile Pepper     Vinegar     Noodle     Green Onion/Scallion     Lettuce     Peanut     Lunch     Dinner     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Salad     Backyard BBQ     Dairy Free     Picnic

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 27

Chicken
2½ lb. skinless, boneless chicken thighs
4 large garlic cloves
3 Tbsp. finely chopped cilantro roots or stems
3 Tbsp. oyster sauce
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 Tbsp. light brown sugar
2 tsp. fish sauce
2 tsp. freshly ground white or black pepper
1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt
Dressing
2 large red chiles (such as Fresno), thinly sliced
¼ cup apple cider vinegar or distilled white vinegar
2 Tbsp. light brown sugar
2 tsp. fish sauce
Garlic
5 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
¼ cup vegetable oil
Noodles and assembly
5 (3-oz.) packages instant ramen (such as Maruchan), seasoning packets discarded
Vegetable oil (for grill)
Fish sauce and apple cider vinegar (for seasoning)
3 scallions, thinly sliced
4 cups thinly sliced romaine lettuce
½ cup coarsely chopped cilantro
1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt
½ cup chopped unsalted roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • Chicken
  • Place chicken in a medium bowl. Process garlic, cilantro roots, oyster sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, fish sauce, pepper, and salt in a small food processor until smooth. Using a rubber spatula, scrape marinade into bowl with chicken and mix well. Cover and chill at least 4 hours and up to 12 hours.
  • Dressing
  • Place chiles, vinegar, brown sugar, and fish sauce in a small glass jar; cover and shake to combine. Do ahead: Dressing can be made 1 day ahead. Store at room temperature.
  • Garlic
  • Cook garlic and oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat, stirring often, until garlic begins to turn light brown around the edges, about 2 minutes. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until garlic is medium brown and crisp, about 1 minute more. Immediately strain oil through a fine-mesh sieve into a small heatproof bowl. Let cool. Do ahead: Garlic can be cooked 1 day ahead. Transfer garlic oil and crispy garlic to separate airtight containers and store at room temperature.
  • Noodles and Assembly
  • Cook noodles in a large pot of boiling water according to package directions. Drain and return noodles to pot. Pour in lukewarm water to cover and stir with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula to release as much starch from noodles as possible. Drain and repeat until water is clear. Drain well, shaking off excess moisture. Transfer noodles to a large bowl, pour in garlic oil, and toss to coat.
  • Prepare a grill for high heat; lightly oil grate. Grill chicken until lightly charred on both sides and an instant read-thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165°, 8-10 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing against the grain.
  • Add dressing to noodles and toss well to coat. Taste and add more fish sauce and/or vinegar if needed; noodles should be salty and sour with sweetness trailing behind. Add scallions, lettuce, cilantro, salt, half of peanuts, and half of crispy garlic and toss to combine.
  • Transfer noodles to a platter and arrange chicken on top. Sprinkle crispy garlic and remaining peanuts over. Do ahead: Noodles can be cooked and dressed with oil 6 hours ahead. Store tightly covered at room temperature.

GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD



Grilled Chicken Salad image

A few years back, I was looking for a simple yet delicious salad for a picnic for my boyfriend and myself. Now that guy is my husband, and we still enjoy going on picnics and dining on this grilled chicken salad. It's perfect as a meal or side. -Juli Stewart, Coppell, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni, ziti or spiral pasta
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2-1/2 cups sliced celery
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh dill or 5 teaspoons dill weed
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijion mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2/3 cup olive oil
Leaf lettuce
Snipped fresh dill, optional

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Grill chicken, uncovered, over medium heat until juices run clear, 5-8 minutes on each side. Remove from grill to a rimmed platter. Sprinkle with lemon juice; let stand 10 minutes. Drain pasta; rinse with cold water., Remove chicken from platter to a cutting board and cut into strips; pour juices into a large bowl. To the juices, add vinegar, mayonnaise, mustard, salt and pepper; whisk well. Gradually whisk in oil. Add pasta, celery, onion, red pepper and dill; toss to coat. Arrange pasta over lettuce-lined plates. Top with chicken. If desired, sprinkle with dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 689 calories, Fat 33g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 460mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 38g protein.

ORIENTAL CHICKEN SALAD WITH CRUNCHY RAMEN NOODLES



Oriental Chicken Salad with Crunchy Ramen Noodles image

This is a salad that even non-cabbage eaters love. It is nice and crunchy with great flavor. I once took it to a potluck in my apartment complex and then had to put the recipe up on the bulletin board because everyone wanted the recipe!

Provided by -Tulip-

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 -3 cups chopped cooked chicken breasts (depending on the amount of chicken you like)
1 head cabbage, shredded or chopped
1 bunch green onion, finely chopped (or to taste)
2 (2 1/2 ounce) packages slivered almonds
3 tablespoons sunflower seeds
2 packages Top Ramen noodles or 2 packages other ramen-type soup
3 tablespoons oil
3/4 cup vegetable oil or 3/4 cup canola oil
4 1/2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
4 1/2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare dressing and set aside.
  • Smash noodles of Top Ramen (discard seasoning packets) and brown over medium heat in 3 tbs oil.
  • Once noodles have begun to slightly brown, add slivered almonds.
  • If you start to brown the Ramen and almonds at the same time, the almonds will burn before the Ramen browns.
  • Once the ramen noodles have turned a dark golden brown, remove from heat and set aside.
  • Combine cabbage, green onions, chicken and sunflower seeds in a large bowl.
  • Add the ramen/almond mixture and stir well.
  • Add dressing and stir to coat.
  • I generally prepare the dressing right before serving.
  • If it sits in the refrigerator too long, it gets very thick and won't remix well.
  • Also, this amount of dressing is just the right amount to give the salad a good coating.
  • If you are one of those who likes more dressing, I would recommend making 1/2 batch of extra dressing.
  • If you plan on eating this left over, keep in mind that the noodles will not stay crunchy.

RAMEN-VEGGIE CHICKEN SALAD



Ramen-Veggie Chicken Salad image

Like a salad with plenty of crunch? Then this refreshing recipe is sure to please. Toasted noodles, almonds and sesame seeds provide the crunchy topping. The chicken makes it a main dish. -Linda Gearhart, Greensboro, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 package (3 ounces) ramen noodles
1 tablespoon butter
1/3 cup sliced almonds
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 boneless skinless chicken breast half (6 ounces)
4 cups shredded Chinese or napa cabbage
1/2 large sweet red pepper, thinly sliced
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1 medium carrot, julienned

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, oil, vinegar and soy sauce. Bring to a boil, cook and stir until sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute; set aside to cool. , Meanwhile, break noodles into small pieces (save seasoning packet for another use). In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the noodles, almonds and sesame seeds; cook and stir until lightly toasted, 1-2 minutes. , Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat until a thermometer reads 170°, 4-6 minutes on each side. , Meanwhile, arrange the cabbage, red pepper, onions and carrot on 2 serving plates. Slice chicken; place on salad. Top with noodle mixture; drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 865 calories, Fat 53g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 574mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh vegetables, herbs, and chicken will give your salad the best flavor.
  • Cook the chicken properly: Grilled chicken is the best option for this salad, as it is flavorful and juicy. Make sure to cook the chicken until it is cooked through, but not overcooked.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: The more vegetables you use, the more flavorful and nutritious your salad will be. Some good options include carrots, celery, cucumbers, radishes, and bell peppers.
  • Add some crunch: Adding some crunchy elements to your salad, such as nuts, seeds, or crispy wonton strips, will add texture and interest.
  • Use a flavorful dressing: The dressing is what brings all the flavors of the salad together. Use a dressing that is flavorful and complements the other ingredients in the salad.

Conclusion:

Grilled chicken ramen salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its combination of grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful dressing, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table.

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