Best Thai Chicken And Shrimp Noodle Salad Recipes

THAI CHICKEN AND NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Place chicken and half of 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. Working in batches, cook chicken (do not crowd skillet) until cooked through, 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.

THAI CHICKEN AND SHRIMP NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk first 5 ingredients in large bowl to blend. (The dressing can be prepared 2 hours ahead).
• Let stand at room temperature.
• Place noodles in another large bowl.
• Cover with boiling water.
• Let stand until softened, about 4 minutes.
• Drain and rinse under cold water to cool; drain well.
• Insert scissors into noodles; cut several times.
• Transfer to bowl with dressing.
• Add tomatoes and all remaining ingredients, except peanuts and lime wedges, to noodles; toss to coat.
• Divide among 6 plates.
• Sprinkle with peanuts; garnish with lime wedges.
• **Cook time does not include cooking the chicken or shrimp.

PAD THAI WITH CHICKEN AND SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, water, peanut butter, and chili paste until smooth.
• Heat a large wok over medium-high heat, and add canola oil. When the oil is hot, add the garlic and ginger and let cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the vegetables, chicken, and shrimp, and stir-fry until chicken and shrimp are browned and cooked through, about 2 minutes. Add noodles and toss to coat.
• Add peanut/spice paste, brown sugar and cider vinegar and toss to distribute. Cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
• Spread chopped romaine on a platter. Serve pad Thai on top of lettuce and garnish with mung bean sprouts, lime, cilantro and chopped peanuts.

TRADITIONAL CHICKEN & SHRIMP PAD THAI

Steps:

• Prepare rice noodles according to the package. Drain and rinse under cold water; set aside in a bowl.
• Combine water, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar and red pepper flakes in a small bowl; set aside.
• Heat one tsp oil in a pan or wok over medium heat. Add beaten egg and stir fry. Remove scrambled egg from pan and add to noodles.
• Add one tsp oil to heated pan, stir in garlic, chicken and shrimp. Stir fry just until chicken turns opaque and loses its pink color.
• Add green onions and cook an additional minute.
• Add noodle-egg mixture and sauce, cook until thoroughly heated.
• Remove from heat; toss with bean sprouts and cilantro.
• Sprinkle with peanuts. Serve immediately.

THAI SHRIMP AND NOODLES

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine shrimp and salad dressing. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 15 minutes. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. , In a small bowl, combine the broth, cilantro, peanut butter, honey, soy sauce, ginger and pepper flakes; set aside. In a large skillet, saute carrots and onions in oils for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. , Drain and discard marinade. Add shrimp to vegetables; cook for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Drain pasta and place in a large bowl. Add shrimp mixture and peanut butter mixture; toss to coat.