Best 8 Shredded Thai Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful fusion of Thai flavors and Italian inspiration with Shredded Thai Chicken Pasta Salad. This tantalizing dish combines the vibrant aromatic of Thai cuisine with the comforting familiarity of pasta salad.

Be prepared to embark on a culinary journey that starts with tender, juicy chicken infused with the captivating flavors of lemongrass, ginger, and garlic. Succulent bell peppers and crisp carrots add a vibrant crunch, while a medley of herbs and spices, including cilantro, basil, and chili peppers, create a harmonious balance of bold and subtle flavors.

The salad dressing is a symphony of sweet, sour, and savory, featuring the zesty tang of lime juice, the subtle sweetness of brown sugar, and the umami richness of fish sauce. Dressed in this flavorful sauce, the pasta becomes a delectable canvas for the symphony of textures and flavors.

With a few simple steps, you can create this delectable salad at home. Follow our easy-to-follow recipe, complete with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, to ensure a successful culinary experience.

For those with dietary preferences or allergies, alternative recipes are also available. Discover a gluten-free version that swaps traditional pasta for wholesome rice noodles or a peanut-free variation that replaces peanut butter with creamy almond butter.

So, prepare your taste buds for an unforgettable adventure. Whether you're seeking a refreshing lunch, a flavorful dinner, or a vibrant side dish, Shredded Thai Chicken Pasta Salad is the perfect choice. Let the tantalizing aromas of Thai spices and the comforting textures of pasta captivate your senses as you savor every bite of this culinary masterpiece.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

THAI CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



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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

12 ounces uncooked whole wheat spaghetti
2 large carrots, julienned
3/4 cup reduced-fat creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons molasses
4-1/2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
8 cups finely shredded Chinese or napa cabbage
2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
2/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons unsalted dry roasted peanuts, chopped

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 PASTA SALAD



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Thai Chicken Pasta Salad is cool, creamy, and perfect for summer BBQ's!

Provided by Shawn

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 deli-roasted chicken (2 1/4 pound)
4 cups water
2 ramen noodles (3 ounce packages )
3/4 cup peanut butter (reduced-fat )
3/4 cup light coconut milk
1/4 cup cilantro (snipped fresh )
1/4 cup lime juice
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 small seedless cucumber (peeled, halved lengthwise, and cut into 1/4-inch slices)
1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
6 green onions (thinly sliced)
1/4 cup roasted peanuts (chopped )
Lime (cut into wedges)

Steps:

  • Remove and discard skin and bones from chicken. Cut chicken into strips. In a medium saucepan bring water to boiling. Break up each package of noodles (discard seasoning packets or save for another use). Add ramen noodles to boiling water. Remove from heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl whisk together peanut butter, coconut milk, cilantro, lime juice, sugar, salt, and cayenne pepper until smooth. Add chicken, cucumber, red bell pepper and green onions to peanut butter mixture; stir to coat.
  • Drain noodles; rinse with cold water and drain. In a large bowl combine chicken mixture and noodles; toss to combine. Sprinkle with the chopped roasted peanuts and serve with lime wedges. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 6 g, Calories 541 kcal, Sugar 7 g, Sodium 618 mg, Fat 32 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Carbohydrate 15 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 51 g, Cholesterol 120 mg

THAI PASTA SALAD WITH PEANUT DRESSING



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A refreshing and delicious Thai chicken salad with pasta, fresh veggies, and crushed peanuts all tossed in homemade Peanut Dressing!

Provided by Laura Fuentes

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
4 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 grated garlic cloves
1 tablespoon grated ginger
2 teaspoons sriracha
3 tablespoons water
12 ounces penne pasta, or your choice of pasta
1 cup shredded red cabbage
1 cup matchstick carrots
1/2 bell pepper, thinly sliced
2 grilled chicken breast fillets, sliced
1/3 cup unsalted peanuts
1/2 cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter, honey, lime juice, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sriracha, and water. Whisk to combine and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Cook the pasta according to package directions. Rinse and transfer into a large bowl.
  • To the pasta, add the cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, grilled chicken, peanuts, and cilantro, making separate rows of each.
  • Drizzle with peanut sauce and toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 bowl, Calories 462 calories, Sugar 14.6g, Sodium 281.9mg, Fat 13.2g, SaturatedFat 2.5g, TransFat 0g, Carbohydrate 61.5g, Fiber 4.5g, Protein 26.1g, Cholesterol 41.4mg

SHREDDED THAI CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



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Add this flavorful recipe as a regular to your collection of dinner or lunch time favorites.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Pasta Salad™ classic
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup natural rice vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce
2 cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken (from 2 to 2 1/2 lb chicken)
2 cups chopped fresh broccoli
1 cup matchstick (julienne-cut) carrots
3 tablespoons chopped honey-roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on box. Meanwhile in large bowl, stir together seasoning mix (from salad box), peanut butter, vinegar, soy sauce, oil, honey and Sriracha sauce with whisk or fork until blended.
  • Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well.
  • Add drained pasta, chicken, broccoli and carrots to peanut butter mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with peanuts. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1090 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g

SHREDDED TERIYAKI CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: brown sugar, soy sauce, lemon juice, sesame seeds, fresh ginger, garlic, boneless, skinless chicken breast, olive oil, green leaf lettuce, mango, red bell pepper, orange bell pepper, green beans, avocado, scallion

Provided by Alix Traeger

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

⅔ cup brown sugar
1 cup soy sauce
¼ cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon garlic, grated
1 ½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
½ cup olive oil
1 head green leaf lettuce, roughly chopped
1 mango, pitted and cubed
1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
1 orange bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
10 green beans, thinly sliced on the bias
1 avocado, sliced
1 scallion, greens only, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Make the teriyaki sauce: In a liquid measuring cup or medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, soy sauce, lemon juice, sesame seeds, ginger, and garlic. Whisk to combine and dissolve the sugar.
  • Butterfly the chicken breasts, then place in a high-walled baking dish. Pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken, reserving ½ cup (120 ml) of the sauce. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 375˚F (190˚C). Line a baking sheet with foil.
  • Make the dressing: While whisking, slowly drizzle the olive oil into the reserved teriyaki sauce.
  • Transfer the marinated chicken breasts to the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160˚F (70˚C). Let cool for 10 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, use 2 forks to shred the chicken. Pour ¼ cup (60 ml) dressing over the chicken and toss to coat.
  • Prepare the salad: Add the lettuce to a large bowl. Top with the mango, bell peppers, green beans, avocado, and shredded chicken. Add the remaining dressing and toss well.
  • Divide between serving bowls and top with the scallions.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 754 calories, Carbohydrate 63 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 43 grams, Sugar 50 grams

PAD THAI PASTA SALAD



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Using an LG range/cooktop, this recipe uses pad Thai flavors in an American-style pasta salad.

Provided by Food Network

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound fusilli
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 limes
1/3 cup Thai fish sauce
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
8 ounces small (41/50-count) shelled and deveined shrimp
1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, thinly sliced
4 cups (10 ounces) bean sprouts
6 scallions, green parts only, cut into 2-inch lengths, plus thinly sliced for garnish
1 1/2 cups coarsely shredded carrots
1/2 cup roasted, salted peanuts, chopped, plus more for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Generously salt and cook the pasta according to the package's directions for al dente. Drain, shaking occasionally to prevent sticking, until cooled to room temperature. 2. Meanwhile, zest the limes into a large bowl and squeeze in 1/3 cup juice. Whisk in the fish sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, 1 tablespoon oil, and a pinch each salt and pepper. 3. Heat the remaining tablespoon oil a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Add to the skillet along with half the garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, just until the shrimp is cooked through, about 3 minutes. Transfer to the bowl with the dressing. 4. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Add to the same skillet along with the remaining garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add the bean sprouts and scallion greens and cook, stirring, until barely wilted, about 1 minute. Transfer to the bowl with the dressing. 5. Add the carrots, pasta, and peanuts to the bowl. Toss until everything is well-coated. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with the scallions and remaining peanuts. Serve warm, at room temperature, or refrigerate and serve cold.

SPICY THAI PASTA SALAD



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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

3 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon chili-garlic sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 ½ teaspoons seasoned rice vinegar
¼ teaspoon white sugar
½ (16 ounce) package farfalle (bow-tie) pasta
½ cup frozen peas, thawed
¼ cup shredded carrots
¼ cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons dry-roasted peanuts
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
4 wedges lime

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

SHREDDED THAI CHICKEN SALAD



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Recreate a Thai restaurant favorite with easy, short-cut ingredients, including deli rotisserie chicken and packaged broccoli slaw.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken (from 2- to 2 1/2-lb chicken)
1 cup julienne (matchstick-cut) carrots
1 cup broccoli slaw mix
1 large green onion, chopped
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon honey
4 teaspoons soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon red pepper sauce
Fresh cilantro, if desired

Steps:

  • In large bowl, toss salad ingredients.
  • In small bowl, beat dressing ingredients with wire whisk. Just before serving, drizzle dressing over salad; toss until evenly coated. Garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (1 1/4 Cups), Sodium 710 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Make sure to use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have any rice vinegar, you can substitute white vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
  • For a spicier salad, add a teaspoon or two of Sriracha or red pepper flakes to the dressing.
  • If you're short on time, you can use pre-cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken from the store.
  • To save even more time, you can use store-bought shredded carrots and cabbage.
  • This salad is best served fresh, but it will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This Shredded Thai Chicken Pasta Salad is a delicious, healthy, 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. With its combination of sweet, sour, and savory flavors, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a light and refreshing meal, give this salad a try!

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