Best 6 Spicy Shredded Chicken Noodle Salad Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with our Spicy Shredded Chicken Noodle Salad, a delectable dish that blends the perfect balance of heat and flavor. This tantalizing salad features tender, shredded chicken tossed in a zesty dressing made with our special blend of spices, ensuring a burst of flavor in every bite. Crisp bell peppers, crunchy celery, and refreshing carrots add a delightful textural contrast, while the addition of chewy noodles makes this salad a satisfying and fulfilling meal. Served on a bed of crisp lettuce, this salad is a symphony of textures and flavors, leaving you craving more.

In addition to the main recipe, we've included two irresistible variations to cater to your unique preferences. If you're a fan of bold and spicy flavors, our Szechuan Shredded Chicken Noodle Salad will set your taste buds ablaze with its fiery Szechuan sauce. Craving a lighter and tangy twist? Our Thai Shredded Chicken Noodle Salad combines the vibrant flavors of Thailand, featuring a zesty dressing made with lime juice, ginger, and lemongrass. With these three distinct recipes, you'll have a versatile collection of spicy shredded chicken noodle salads perfect for any occasion.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPICY CHICKEN NOODLE SALAD



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A packed-with-flavor, 30 minute, one dish meal your whole family will love- pretty much the perfect warm weather dinner.

Provided by Jami Boys

Categories     Salads

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

½ to ¾ pound linguine (or udon, or rice noodles*)
3 cups sliced cooked chicken (about 4 thighs or 2 breasts)
1½ cups grated carrots (about 2 large)
1 medium sweet onion (cut in half and sliced thinly)
1 red bell pepper (cut into thin matchstick-sized pieces)
2 cups other vegetables: thinly sliced celery (shredded cabbage, snow peas, corn, etc.)
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons chili-garlic sauce (Sriracha, or to taste)
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon peeled and grated fresh ginger
1 clove garlic (minced)
3 tablespoons olive oil (or peanut oil, skimmed from the top of natural peanut butter)
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley (or cilantro, if you're a cilantro person...)
1/3 cup chopped peanuts

Steps:

  • Cook the noodles according to the package directions. When done, drain the noodles and rinse with cold water to cool them before adding the rest of the salad ingredients.
  • While the noodles are cooking, chop all the vegetables and meat.
  • Make the dressing: Combine the peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, Sriracha, honey, ginger, garlic, and oil in a glass measure and whisk until smooth (you can also use a food processor to get the sauce really smooth).
  • In a large serving bowl combine all the ingredients and mix well. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve topped with peanuts and chopped parsley or cilantro.
  • Makes 8 servings

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 1/2 cups, Calories 348 kcal, Sugar 8 g, Sodium 716 mg, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Carbohydrate 34 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 21 g, Cholesterol 39 mg

THAI CHICKEN AND GLASS NOODLE SALAD WITH SPICY DRESSING



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 42

1 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup mirin*
1/4 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons minced ginger
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon sambal*
Poached Chicken Breasts, recipe follows
10 1/2 ounces glass noodles*
4 cups boiling hot water
1/2 cup Basic Sauce, recipe follows
1/2 jicama*, julienne
1 carrot, julienne
1/2 green papaya*, julienne
1 mango, cubed
1 English cucumber, seeded and cubed
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons fresh Thai basil* leaves, chiffonade
1/2 cup Spicy Dressing, recipe follows
1 cup bean sprouts
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chiffonade
1/4 cup peanuts
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon kosher salt
Cold water
3 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless (about 18 ounces)
1 cup sugar
2 cups water
1 teaspoon sambal*
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/2 red pepper, chopped
3 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup Basic Sauce(recipe follows)
1/4 cup lime juice
1 tablespoon fish sauce*
1 tablespoon oyster sauce*
1 teaspoon chili flakes
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup vegetable oil

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

CHICKEN NOODLE SALAD



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Get ready to make all sorts of friends when you bring a big bowl of this Asian chicken noodle salad to the next big cookout. The only folks you might scare away are the ones who brought regular pasta salads. There's just something delightfully addictive about this special combination of cold and spicy. This recipe is the perfect catchall for all those summer vegetables we're supposed to be eating more of, as well as any dry leftover chicken you have around.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Spaghetti Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 2h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cloves garlic, crushed
½ cup seasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon Sriracha chile sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 cooked chicken breast
1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti
1 cup grated carrots
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
4 green onions, thinly sliced
½ cup chopped roasted, salted peanuts
⅓ cup chopped fresh basil
⅓ cup chopped fresh mint
⅓ cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Whisk garlic, rice vinegar, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, Sriracha, hoisin, and sesame oil together in a mixing bowl for the dressing.
  • Tear chicken apart into strands similar in width to the spaghetti. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Transfer spaghetti to a mixing bowl; add the chicken, carrots, bell pepper, and green onions. Pour in the dressing and toss by hand until well combined. Seal the surface of the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate, tossing occasionally, for 2 to 12 hours, the longer the better.
  • Add peanuts, basil, mint, and cilantro to the salad. Toss well; taste and adjust for seasoning.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.3 calories, Carbohydrate 64.5 g, Cholesterol 18.4 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 1543.2 mg, Sugar 16.1 g

NOODLE SALAD WITH CHICKEN AND CHILE-SCALLION OIL



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This spicy, crunchy, and refreshing noodle salad will make any weeknight better, and is a great way to use up leftover roast chicken.

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Salad     Chicken     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Noodle     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Chile-Scallion Oil:
2 scallions, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 star anise pods
2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns
1/2 cup vegetable oil
Noodles and assembly:
6 ounces Japanese wheat noodles (such as ramen, somen, or udon)
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 large English hothouse cucumber, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced
4 radishes, trimmed, thinly sliced
1 cup cilantro leaves or any sprout

Steps:

  • For chile-scallion oil:
  • Cook all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat, swirling pan occasionally, until scallions and garlic are just golden brown, about 3 minutes. Let cool; transfer oil to a jar.
  • DO AHEAD: Chile oil can be made 4 days ahead. Cover and chill.
  • For noodles and assembly:
  • Cook noodles in a large pot of boiling water according to package directions; drain. Rinse noodles under cold water, then shake off as much water as possible.
  • Whisk soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and oil in a medium bowl until sugar dissolves. Add noodles, chicken, and scallions; toss to coat. Toss with cucumber, radishes, and cilantro and drizzle with chile oil just before serving.
  • DO AHEAD: Noodles can be cooked the night before. Toss with 1 teaspoon oil; cover and chill. Store noodles with chicken; store vegetables and dressing separately.

SPICY SHREDDED CHICKEN



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I love Mexican food, but not the high calorie count that often comes with it. This easy dish is healthy, delicious and a definite crowd pleaser! I like to serve the chicken with warm tortillas, rice, beans and salsa. For an equally awesome dish, you can substitute beef or pork for the chicken. -Heather Walker, Scottsdale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
6 green onions, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 plum tomato, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken in batches. Transfer to a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Add 1 cup broth to pan. Cook, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan., Add onions and green pepper; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in seasonings; cook 1-2 minutes. Add tomato and remaining broth; pour over chicken. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until chicken is tender., Remove chicken from slow cooker. When cool enough to handle, shred meat with two forks; return to slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 15-20 minutes longer or until heated through. Serve with a slotted spoon. Freeze option: Freeze cooled chicken mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little reduced-sodium broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 436mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPICY RICE NOODLE SALAD



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The first time I had a spicy, cold rice noodle salad, it wasn't the bold flavors that caught me by surprise, but the strange and addictive texture.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (6.75 ounce) package thin rice noodles
3 cloves garlic, minced
⅓ cup seasoned rice vinegar
3 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon Asian chili paste (sambal), or more to taste
1 teaspoon brown sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
4 green onions, chopped
1 cup carrots, cut into thin matchsticks
½ cup chopped fresh herbs (basil, mint, and cilantro)
½ cup chopped peanuts
1 teaspoon sesame oil
6 grilled boneless, skinless chicken thighs
¼ cup Fresno chile peppers, cut into rings

Steps:

  • Place noodles in a large bowl and cover with hot water. Stir and allow to soak until softened, about 15 minutes. Drain and rinse thoroughly.
  • Combine garlic, rice vinegar, fish sauce, chile paste, brown sugar and salt in a bowl. Stir in green onions, carrots, basil, mint, and cilantro. Toss in rice noodles, peanuts, and sesame oil. Allow to sit for 30 minutes to absorb flavors. Garnish with additional green onions and peanuts. If using, top with grilled chicken and Fresno chiles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.5 g, Cholesterol 32.4 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 13.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 727.3 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use a combination of white and dark meat chicken. Dark meat is more flavorful, but white meat is leaner.
  • Be sure to shred the chicken into small pieces. This will help it absorb the marinade and flavors more evenly.
  • If you don't have time to marinate the chicken for the full 30 minutes, you can still make this recipe. Just reduce the marinating time to 15 minutes.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your noodle salad. This will add color, flavor, and texture.
  • Be sure to dress the noodle salad with a flavorful dressing. This will help to bring all of the flavors together.
  • Serve the noodle salad chilled for the best flavor.

Conclusion:

This spicy shredded chicken noodle salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The combination of spicy chicken, crunchy vegetables, and flavorful dressing is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try!

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