Best 5 Thai Chicken Noodle Salad Recipes

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**Thai Chicken Noodle Salad: A Refreshing and Flavorful Dish for Any Occasion**

Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Thailand with this tantalizing Thai Chicken Noodle Salad. Bursting with fresh ingredients and a harmonious blend of sweet, sour, and savory notes, this dish is a delightful symphony of textures and tastes. Perfectly cooked chicken, springy rice noodles, and an array of crisp vegetables are tossed in a zesty dressing, creating a delightful interplay of flavors. Whether you're seeking a light lunch, a flavorful dinner option, or a refreshing side dish, this Thai Chicken Noodle Salad is sure to satisfy your cravings. In this article, we'll provide you with two variations of this delectable salad - a traditional Thai Chicken Noodle Salad and a Vegetarian Thai Noodle Salad - so you can cater to your dietary preferences and enjoy the vibrant flavors of Thailand in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Let's cook with our recipes!

THAI CHICKEN AND GLASS NOODLE SALAD WITH SPICY DRESSING



Thai Chicken and Glass Noodle Salad with Spicy Dressing image

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

SPICY ASIAN DRESSING FOR THAI CHICKEN AND NOODLE SALAD



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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

4 thinly sliced scallion whites
2 minced garlic cloves
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons light-brown sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon anchovy paste (or 1 minced canned anchovy)
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together all ingredients.

THAI CHICKEN NOODLE SALAD (GLUTEN FREE)



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The recipe comes from Living Without. It is loaded with tons of wonderful fresh vegetables. If you can boil water you can make this wonderful salad. When cooking gluten free, please read labels carefully. Costco has gluten free rotisserie chicken.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 lb gluten-free Thai rice noodles
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce
1/2 tablespoon fish sauce (optional)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon honey or 1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon hot sauce (Sirracha) or 1/4 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
1 garlic clove, finely minced
2 teaspoons finely minced fresh ginger
4 cups shredded gluten-free rotisserie-cooked chicken
2 medium carrots, sliced into thin matchsticks
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 English cucumber, halved length wise and thinly sliced crosswise
2 cups bean sprouts
2 green onions, white and green parts, thinly sliced (scallions)
1/3 cup cilantro or 1/3 cup Thai basil, roughly chopped, for garnish
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, for garnish
1 lime, sliced into wedges, for garnish

Steps:

  • Place noodles in a large heat-proof bowl. Bring 5 cups of water to a boil and pour water over the noodles. Make sure noodles are fully submerged. Let stand, stirring occasionally, until noodles become tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain well and place noodles back in the bowl.
  • While noodles are standing, stir together rice vinegar, soy sauce, fish sauce (if using), sesame oil, honey or sugar, hot sauce, garlic and ginger in a small bowl. After noodles have been drained, add this dressing to noodles and toss to coat.
  • Add chicken, carrots, red pepper, cucumber, bean sprouts and green onions to noodles, tossing to combine.
  • Divide noodles among serving plates and garnish with cilantro or basil and sesame seeds. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

THAI CHICKEN NOODLE SALAD



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Make and share this Thai Chicken Noodle Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons sambal oelek chili sauce
1/2 cup sweet indonesian soy sauce (Ketjap Manis)
1/3 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons honey
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
7 ounces rice vermicelli (200 grams)
1 cup shredded carrot
4 green onions, chopped
8 cups lettuce
chopped cilantro
chopped cashews or peanuts

Steps:

  • Early in the day or the night before, in a small bowl, combine marinade/dressing ingredients.
  • Put chicken breasts in a Ziploc bag. Pour 1/2 cup of the dressing/marinade into the bag of chicken and seal, squeezing out excess air. Massage the bag to coat the chicken and refrigerate for at least 6 hours. Refrigerate the remaining dressing.
  • To prepare salad:
  • Preheat grill to medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade and wipe excess marinade off chicken pieces with paper towels (discard towels). Grill until no longer pink.
  • While chicken is grilling, cook vermicelli noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water; set aside.
  • Place 2 cups lettuce on each dinner plate. Top with cooked noodles, carrots, green onions, chicken, cilantro and chopped nuts. Drizzle remaining dressing over each salad.

THAI CHICKEN AND GLASS NOODLE SALAD WITH SPICY DRESSING RECIPE - (5/5)



Thai Chicken and Glass Noodle Salad with Spicy Dressing Recipe - (5/5) image

Provided by jeknudson

Number Of Ingredients 24

Chicken Marinade:
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
Salad:
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
*Can be found at specialty Asian markets.

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. Poached Chicken Breasts: 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) 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. Basic Sauce: 1 cup sugar 2 cups water 1 teaspoon sambal, see Cook's Note* 1 teaspoon garlic, minced 1/2 red pepper, chopped 3 tablespoons fish sauce 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon lemon juice Special equipment: a blender or food processor 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. *Cook's Note: Sambal is a hot sauce composed of chiles, vinegar, and salt. It can be found in specialty Asian markets. Yield: 2 cups Spicy Dressing: 1/2 cup Basic Sauce 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 *Can be found at specialty Asian markets Special equipment: a blender or food processor 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

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the flavors to your liking. If you like it spicy, add more chili peppers. If you prefer it sweeter, add more sugar or honey.
  • Make sure to use a good quality fish sauce. This is a key ingredient in many Thai dishes and it can make a big difference in the flavor.
  • If you don't have rice noodles, you can use other types of noodles, such as ramen noodles or spaghetti.
  • This dish is best served fresh, but it can also be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Thai chicken noodle salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is also very easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try!

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