Chinese Noodle And Chicken Or Turkey Salad Recipes

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.

CHINESE NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl, mix together vinegar, sugar, and oil. Microwave on high until sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Mix well, and set aside to cool.
• Crush ramen noodles in the packages. Pour into salad dressing.
• In a salad bowl, toss romaine lettuce with oranges, almonds, and salad dressing.

CHINESE CHICKEN NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti in boiling water for 9 minutes.
• Add sliced snow peas and cook for 1 more minute.
• Drain and rinse under cold, running water.
• Drain well.
• Combine pasta mixture, chicken, green onions and bell pepper in a very large mixing bowl. Set aside.
• In a separate bowl combine teriyaki sauce, sesame seeds, sesame oil. Also salt, pepper and chili oil (if using).
• Pour over pasta mixture and toss well.
• Serve at room temperature or chilled.
• Keeps well in the fridge for up to a week.

CHINESE NOODLE AND CHICKEN OR TURKEY SALAD

Steps:

• For salad:
• Cook linguine in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well. Transfer to large bowl. Add sesame oil; toss to blend. Mix in chicken or turkey, onions, cilantro and chilies.
• Cook snow peas in medium saucepan of boiling salted water until just crisp-tender, about 1 minute. Drain. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well. Mix into salad.
• For dressing:
• Combine soy sauce, peanut butter, vinegar, sesame oil and sugar in processor; blend until smooth.
• Pour dressing over salad and mix with hands to blend well. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Line large platter with Napa cabbage leaves. Mound salad over and serve.

CHINESE HOT AND SOUR CHICKEN NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• In a 5-6 quart pan, bring about 3 quarts of water to a boil.
• Add chicken, cover and bring to a boil.
• Remove from heat and let stand, covered, until meat is white in thickest part, about 20-25 min.
• Lift out chicken, let cool and reserve water.
• Remove and discard skin and bones*; tear chicken into bite-size shreds.
• If made ahead, cover and chill chicken and water until next day.
• Bring water to a boil and add linguine. Boil, uncovered, until just tender to bite, 6-8 min.
• Drain; immerse in cold water until cool, then drain well again.
• Remove any debris from peppercorns.
• In a 6-8" frying pan, toast peppercorns over med-low heat until fragrant, 2-3 min.; shake pan often.
• Pour peppercorns into a blender and whirl until finely ground.
• Add chiles and oil to pan; cook over low heat until chiles just begin to brown, about 3 min.
• Let cool and add ground pepper, vinegar, soy sauce and cilantro.
• On a shallow dish, arrange a bed of noodles; cover with cucumber and chicken.
• Pour dressing evenly over salad and mix to blend.
• - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOTES : * I just use boneless, skinless chicken breasts to start with.

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.