Best 20 Chicken Noodle Salad Recipes

CHICKEN NOODLE SALAD

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.

THAI CHICKEN AND GLASS NOODLE SALAD WITH SPICY DRESSING

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 NOODLE AND CHICKEN SALAD

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

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together all ingredients.

SESAME CHICKEN NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. , In a large bowl, combine chicken, coleslaw mix, oranges, red pepper, snap peas and green onions; sprinkle with salt and toss to combine., Drain pasta and rinse in cold water. Add pasta and dressing to chicken mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with peanuts.

COLD SOBA-NOODLE SALAD WITH CHICKEN, PEPPERS, AND CUCUMBER

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook noodles until al dente; drain, and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, whisk together oils, lime juice, and vinegar; season dressing with salt and pepper to taste.
• Add bell peppers, basil, cucumber, chicken, and noodles to bowl; toss with dressing. Serve noodle salad with lime wedges.

ASIAN CHICKEN NOODLE SALAD

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.

NOODLE SALAD WITH CHICKEN AND CHILE-SCALLION OIL

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.

ASIAN NOODLE SALAD WITH CHICKEN AND CILANTRO

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.

THAI CHICKEN NOODLE SALAD (GLUTEN FREE)

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.

RAMEN NOODLE CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan; add noodles and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. Drain.
• Mix peanut oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar together in a bowl.
• Toss dressing with chicken, noodles, and green onions. Chill for at least 15 minutes before serving.

NOODLE SALAD WITH CHICKEN AND SNAP PEAS

Steps:

• Cook snap peas in boiling salted water until crisp-tender, 2 minutes. Transfer to bowl.
• Return water to boil. Add noodles. Cook until tender but firm, 3 minutes (or as directed on package). Drain; rinse under cold water until cool. Transfer to large bowl. Toss noodles with sesame oil. Cut noodles with kitchen shears to shorten. Add peas, chicken, and green onions; toss with enough dressing to coat. Arrange salad on platter; top with toasted sesame seeds, if desired.

CHINESE CHICKEN NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• In 5-quart Dutch oven, cook spaghetti as directed on package, adding pea pods during last minute of cooking time; drain. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well.
• In large bowl, stir together spaghetti with pea pods, chicken, bell pepper and green onions.
• In small bowl, mix teriyaki sauce, sesame oil, sesame seed, salt, black pepper and chili oil. Pour over spaghetti mixture; toss until coated. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate until chilled.

CHICKEN NOODLE SALAD WITH CREAMY SESAME DRESSING

Steps:

• To poach the chicken breast, combine 1 quart water with 1 quartered onion, 4 thick slices of ginger, 2 crushed whole garlic cloves and salt to taste in a 2-quart saucepan, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts, and bring back to a simmer. Skim off any foam that rises. Cover partially, reduce the heat to low and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through (it should register 160 on a meat thermometer at the thickest section). Allow the chicken to cool in the broth if there is time. Remove the chicken from the broth when cool enough to handle. Remove and discard the skin. Remove from the bone and shred, pulling strips of chicken off the top of the breast. Pull with the grain and the meat will come apart naturally. Strain the chicken broth, and refrigerate overnight. The next morning, skim off and discard the fat, and freeze the broth in smaller containers or freezer bags.
• Cook the noodles. Drain, rinse with cold water and drain well. Toss in a bowl with 1 tablespoon sesame oil and refrigerate while you prepare the other ingredients.
• Bring a medium pot of water to a boil, add salt if desired and add the bok choy. Blanch for 1 minute and transfer to a bowl of cold water. Drain and squeeze out excess water. Slice crosswise and add to the noodles. Add the remaining ingredients. Season if desired with salt and pepper.
• Whisk together all of the ingredients for the dressing. Toss with the salad and serve, or refrigerate until ready to serve.

CRUNCHY ASIAN LETTUCE AND NOODLE CHICKEN SALAD

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.

TERIYAKI CHICKEN NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Marinade chicken in teriyaki sauce for approx 10 minutes.
• Prepare noodles according to packet directions.
• Drain noodles. Add oil, seeds and onions, toss to combine.
• Cook chicken pieces in a hot pan for approx 3-4 minutes or until cooked through.
• Add chicken to noodles and toss to combine.

THAI CHICKEN NOODLE SALAD

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.

UDON NOODLE SALAD WITH GRILLED CHICKEN AND CORIANDER DRESSING

Steps:

• In a sealable plastic bag combine chicken with garlic, gingerroot, and 1 tablespoon vinegar and marinate, chilled, 1 hour.
• Prepare grill.
• Discard marinade and grill chicken on a lightly oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals 4 minutes on each side, or until just cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate and keep warm, covered.
• In a small saucepan heat coriander, parsley, broth, and oil until mixture just begins to boil and in a blender purée until smooth. Stir in remaining 1/4 cup vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
• In a 6-quart kettle bring 3 1/2 quarts salted water to a boil and cook noodles 2 minutes. Stir in 1 cup cold water and bring to boil again. Repeat procedure 2 times and simmer noodles until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain noodles in a colander and rinse under cold water.
• Cut chicken crosswise into 1/2-inch slices. Divide dressing among 4 shallow bowls and top with noodles, chicken, sprouts, and scallions.

FIVE SPICE CHICKEN WITH VERMICELLI NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Heat a grill skillet or heavy bottom skillet over medium-high heat. Brush with vegetable oil. Toss chicken thighs with Chinese five spice and salt. Place on the hot grill pan, turning after 3 or 4 minutes, until nicely charred and cooked through. Be careful not to crowd the pan. If pan is too small you may need to cook in batches. Drizzle the honey over the chicken, squeeze over the juice of 1 lime. Cook another 1 - 2 minutes to allow honey to melt and lime to reduce. Sprinkle with the chopped peanuts, set aside. Combine all dressing ingredients and whisk until well combined. Combine all salad ingredients and toss with dressing. Garnish with green onion, cilantro and/or thai basil. Slice chicken and serve with noodle salad. Notes Make-Ahead: The chicken can be served warm over the noodles or chilled. Which also makes it a great make-ahead meal. Refrigerate the chicken, noodles and dressing separately. When the noodles are tossed with dressing they will loosen. Topped with sliced chilled chicken

HOT CHICKEN NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Season the cut up chicken with some salt and pepper or Cajun spice if you like the heat.
• Cook chicken in a pan with the 1 table spoon of cooking oil till chicken is no longer pink.
• Put chicken and the juices on a plate to rest.
• Cook fettuccine noodles according to package directions; be sure to salt the noodles while they cook. Drain and set aside.
• Take honey mustard dressing and add honey to it.
• Meanwhile, add another tablespoon of cooking oil to the same pan and saute broccoli florets, onions (cut into thin crescent shapes), celery (thinly sliced), and sliced mushrooms until cooked to your liking. I like to have them a bit crisp- but it a preference thing.
• Add chicken back to the pan and heat throughout.
• Dish up noodles and then the veggie-chicken mixture on top.
• Sprinkle top of dish with slivered almonds.
• Serve the dressing on the side, or spoon on top to taste.