Best 7 Asian Chicken Noodle Salad Recipes

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With its vibrant flavors and refreshing textures, Asian chicken noodle salad has become a culinary delight enjoyed by many. This tantalizing dish combines the savory goodness of chicken, the springy texture of noodles, and an array of crisp vegetables, all tossed in a tangy and aromatic dressing. Whether you're looking for a light and healthy lunch option or a delightful dinner dish, this article will guide you through the culinary journey of discovering the best Asian chicken noodle salad recipe.

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SPICY ASIAN NOODLE AND CHICKEN SALAD



Spicy Asian Noodle and Chicken Salad image

Provided by Pam Norby

Categories     Salad     Food Processor     Chicken     Ginger     Pasta     Vegetable     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Buffet     Peanut     Cilantro     Soy Sauce     Bon Appétit     Wisconsin     Tree Nut Free

Yield Makes 4 main-course or 8 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup creamy peanut butter (do not use old-fashioned style or freshly ground)
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons chili-garlic sauce
1 tablespoon (packed) golden brown sugar
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
3 tablespoons (or more) low-salt chicken broth
3/4 pound linguine or dried chow mein udon noodles
4 cups thinly sliced cooked chicken, cut into strips
2 large carrots, coarsely grated (about 1 1/4 cups)
6 green onions, chopped
1 red bell pepper, cut into matchstick-size strips
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Combine peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili-garlic sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and 3 tablespoons broth in processor; blend until smooth. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta; rinse with cold water to cool and drain again. Transfer pasta to large bowl. Add chicken, carrots, green onions, bell pepper, and cilantro; toss to blend. Pour dressing over and toss to coat, adding more broth by tablespoonfuls if dressing is too thick. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper.

SPICY ASIAN DRESSING FOR THAI CHICKEN AND NOODLE SALAD



Spicy Asian Dressing for Thai Chicken and Noodle Salad image

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.

ASIAN CHICKEN NOODLE SALAD



Asian Chicken Noodle Salad image

Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

One 16-ounce package rice noodles
1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/3 cup minced fresh mint
3 tablespoons chopped salted peanuts
4 scallions, thinly sliced
2 breasts rotisserie chicken, cut into cubes
2 medium carrots, cut into ribbons
1/2 English cucumber, diced
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons fish sauce
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, grated
1 jalapeno, minced

Steps:

  • For the salad: Cook the noodles according to the package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water until cool, then drain again thoroughly.
  • Mix the cilantro, mint, peanuts, scallions, chicken, carrots and cucumber with the noodles in a large bowl.
  • For the sauce: Whisk together the soy sauce, fish sauce, honey, vinegar, lime juice, ginger, oil, garlic and jalapeno in a medium bowl.
  • Toss the salad with the sauce. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

ASIAN NOODLE SALAD WITH CHICKEN AND CILANTRO



Asian Noodle Salad with Chicken and Cilantro image

Keep your cool in the kitchen with this no-cook noodle salad. The star of this recipe is the Vietnamese-style sauce, with ginger, garlic, jalapeno, rice vinegar, and sugar.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 jalapeno chile, minced (ribs and seeds removed for less heat if desired)
3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
3 garlic cloves, minced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/4 cup dark-brown sugar
3/4 cup rice vinegar
4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken, skin and bones discarded (from 1 whole chicken), room temperature
1 package (8.8 ounces) cellophane (bean-thread) noodles, prepared according to package instructions
1 English cucumber, cut into 3-inch sticks
2 cups fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, heat oil over medium. Add jalapeno, ginger, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until garlic is golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Add sugar and vinegar and cook until sauce is slightly thickened, about 6 minutes. Refrigerate until cool, at least 15 minutes (or up to 1 week).
  • Combine chicken, noodles, cucumber, and cilantro. Drizzle with dressing just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 608 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 42 g

CRUNCHY ASIAN LETTUCE AND NOODLE CHICKEN SALAD



Crunchy Asian Lettuce and Noodle Chicken Salad image

You can make this vegetarian by omitting the chicken and all salad ingredient amounts may be adjusted to taste --- this salad is delicious!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
4 -5 cooked boneless chicken breasts, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
1 1/2 cups dry chow mein noodles (or use as much as desired)
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, well drained
1 1/2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 -2 teaspoon sesame oil
6 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 pinch garlic powder

Steps:

  • For the dressing whisk all ingredients vigorously until well combined and until no sugar granules remain; chill at least 1 hour or more.
  • In a large serving bowl combine the lettuce with chopped chicken and green onions.
  • Chill until ready to serve.
  • Just before serving mix in the chow mein noodles, orange segments and sesame seeds.
  • Mix/whisk the dressing once again then add in about half; toss to combine (serve the remaining dressing on the side).
  • Serve immediately.

CHICKEN AND ASIAN NOODLE SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons white or yellow miso
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
2 (6-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and thinly sliced
4 ounces dried Chinese plain or somen noodles, cooked according to package instruction
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup green beans, blanched
2 ounces arugula or other baby lettuce (about 2 1/2 cups loosely packed)
1/4 cup, loosely packed, roughly chopped cilantro
2 papayas, halved, peeled, and seeded, optional

Steps:

  • In a small non-reactive bowl, whisk together rice wine vinegar, miso, and sesame oil until well combined. Set aside.
  • In a medium size bowl, combine chicken, noodles, tomatoes, green beans, arugula or other salad greens, and cilantro. Drizzle miso vinaigrette over salad and toss until evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasoning. If using papayas, place half a papaya on each of 4 plates. Divide salad evenly among papaya halves or serve in cool Asian-style bowls if you're entertaining.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calorie, Fat 2.8 grams, SaturatedFat 0.5 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 25 grams

ASIAN CHICKEN NOODLE SALAD



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This easy to prepare noodle salad has plenty of seeds, nuts, greens, chicken, and vegetables.

Provided by Angel

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (3 ounce) package ramen noodle pasta, crushed
2 tablespoons butter, melted
½ cup sunflower seeds
½ cup pine nuts
3 cups shredded bok choy
5 green onions, thinly sliced
1 cup diced, cooked chicken breast meat
1 (5 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained
12 pods snow peas
½ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
¼ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a large bowl, mix the noodles, sunflower seeds, and pine nuts with melted butter until evenly coated. Spread the mixture in a thin layer on a baking sheet.
  • Bake 7 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until evenly toasted. Remove from heat, and cool slightly.
  • In a large bowl toss together the noodle mixture, bok choy, green onions, chicken, water chestnuts, and snow peas.
  • Prepare the dressing by blending the oil, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and lemon juice. Pour over salad, and toss to evenly coat. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 735.8 calories, Carbohydrate 43.8 g, Cholesterol 41.5 mg, Fat 55.8 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 1054.7 mg, Sugar 20.2 g

Tips:

- To make the chicken more flavorful, marinate it in a mixture of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and garlic for at least 30 minutes before cooking. - If you don't have time to marinate the chicken, you can simply season it with salt and pepper before cooking. - Be sure to cook the chicken until it is cooked through, but not overcooked. Overcooked chicken will be tough and dry. - To make the noodles more flavorful, cook them in a mixture of chicken broth and water. - If you don't have chicken broth, you can use vegetable broth or water. - Be sure to drain the noodles well before adding them to the salad. - To make the dressing more flavorful, use a combination of rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and ginger. - If you don't have rice vinegar, you can use white vinegar or apple cider vinegar. - Be sure to whisk the dressing well before adding it to the salad. - To make the salad more colorful, add a variety of vegetables, such as carrots, cucumbers, and red bell peppers. - You can also add nuts, such as peanuts or almonds, for a crunchy texture. - Be sure to toss the salad well before serving.

Conclusion:

Asian chicken noodle salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its combination of flavors and textures, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table.

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