Thai Chicken and Noodle Salad

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Summary
Prep time 30 min + marinading time (30+ min)
Cook time 15 min
Source Star Tribune
Yield / serves 4 servings
Rating Yummy

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced crosswise
  • Spicy Asian Dressing (see recipe)
  • Coarse salt
  • 31/2 oz. Chinese rice noodles, broken in half if long
  • 1 tbsp. vegetable oil, such as safflower
  • 2 carrots, sliced into ribbons with a vegetable peeler
  • 1 English cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
  • 1/4 c. fresh basil, torn
  • Optional garnishes: bean sprouts, chopped peanuts, fresh mint leaves, red-pepper flakes and sliced green onion greens

Preparation

Place chicken and half of Spicy Asian Dressing in a resealable plastic bag (reserve remaining dressing). Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes (or refrigerate up to overnight).

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook noodles until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Transfer to a platter.

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook chicken (do not crowd skillet) until cooked through, about 1 to 2 minutes; transfer to platter on top of noodles.

Top with carrots, cucumber and basil. Drizzle with reserved dressing and sprinkle with garnishes, if desired.