Thai Chicken Salad with Rice Noodles Recipe
Makes 4 large (main course) servings
My modifications: I use 1/3 the amount of garlic
I substitute scallions for red onion
I double the peanut butter
For a vegetarian version, I omit chicken and double the amount of carrots and bell peppers
Servings: 4
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Ingredients
- 4 1/2 ounces rice stick noodles
- 4 large garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp smooth peanut butter
- 2 tsp chopped peeled fresh ginger
- 1 1/4 tsp hot chili paste (such as sambal oelek)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3 cooked chicken breast halves, boned, skinned, shredded
- 3 cups shredded Napa cabbage
- 1 cup coarsely grated carrot
- 1 cup red bell pepper strips
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 2 medium cucumbers, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise
- 1/3 cup coarsely chopped roasted salted peanuts
Directions
- Cook noodles in small pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 3 minutes (or according to package directions). Drain; cut noodles in several places with scissors. Spread out on platter.
- Puree next 7 ingredients in blender. With machine running, gradually add oil and blend until dressing is smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Combine chicken, cabbage, carrot, pepper, onion, and cucumbers in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Arrange atop noodles, sprinkle with peanuts, and serve, passing remaining dressing alongside.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 452g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 603 | |
| Calories from Fat 287 | 48% |
| Total Fat 32.29g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat 5.35g | 21% |
| Trans Fat 0.48g | |
| Cholesterol 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium 1070mg | 45% |
| Potassium 825mg | 24% |
| Total Carbs 48.53g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.3g | 14% |
| Sugars 12.96g | 9% |
| Protein 31.85g | 51% |
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