Best Garlicky Instant Ramen Noodle Salad With Grilled Chicken Thighs Recipes

GRILLED CHICKEN RAMEN SALAD

Grilled Chicken Ramen Salad image

I love this chicken ramen salad because it's a complete meal in one bowl. Everyone loves when it's on the table-that's a reaction that doesn't happen every night, so I appreciate the kudos when I get them! -Karen Carlson, Alameda, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 packages (3 ounces each) ramen noodles, crumbled
2/3 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/3 cup seasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 package (14 ounces) coleslaw mix
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
3 cups fresh snow peas, thinly sliced lengthwise
2 cups shredded carrots
4 cups torn mixed salad greens
3 thinly sliced green onions
1/3 cup crumbled cooked bacon, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-low heat. Add ramen noodles; cook and stir until toasted, 5-8 minutes. Remove from pan; set aside., In a small bowl, whisk oils, vinegar, sugar and soy sauce until blended; set aside., Sprinkle chicken with pepper and salt. Place chicken on a lightly oiled grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4-5 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 8-10 minutes on each side. Cool slightly and chop into 1/2-in. pieces., In a large bowl, combine coleslaw mix and cilantro. Layer coleslaw mixture, peas, chicken, carrots, salad greens, noodles and green onions in an 8- to 10-qt. dish. Sprinkle with bacon; serve with vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458 calories, Fat 29g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 738mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

ORIENTAL CHICKEN SALAD WITH CRUNCHY RAMEN NOODLES

Oriental Chicken Salad with Crunchy Ramen Noodles image

This is a salad that even non-cabbage eaters love. It is nice and crunchy with great flavor. I once took it to a potluck in my apartment complex and then had to put the recipe up on the bulletin board because everyone wanted the recipe!

Provided by -Tulip-

Categories Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 -3 cups chopped cooked chicken breasts (depending on the amount of chicken you like)
1 head cabbage, shredded or chopped
1 bunch green onion, finely chopped (or to taste)
2 (2 1/2 ounce) packages slivered almonds
3 tablespoons sunflower seeds
2 packages Top Ramen noodles or 2 packages other ramen-type soup
3 tablespoons oil
3/4 cup vegetable oil or 3/4 cup canola oil
4 1/2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
4 1/2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Prepare dressing and set aside.
Smash noodles of Top Ramen (discard seasoning packets) and brown over medium heat in 3 tbs oil.
Once noodles have begun to slightly brown, add slivered almonds.
If you start to brown the Ramen and almonds at the same time, the almonds will burn before the Ramen browns.
Once the ramen noodles have turned a dark golden brown, remove from heat and set aside.
Combine cabbage, green onions, chicken and sunflower seeds in a large bowl.
Add the ramen/almond mixture and stir well.
Add dressing and stir to coat.
I generally prepare the dressing right before serving.
If it sits in the refrigerator too long, it gets very thick and won't remix well.
Also, this amount of dressing is just the right amount to give the salad a good coating.
If you are one of those who likes more dressing, I would recommend making 1/2 batch of extra dressing.
If you plan on eating this left over, keep in mind that the noodles will not stay crunchy.