Garlicky Instant Ramen Noodle Salad With Grilled Chicken Thighs Recipes

GRILLED CHICKEN RAMEN SALAD

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.

GRILLED TERIYAKI CHICKEN WITH RAMEN NOODLES

Steps:

• Combine first 5 ingredients. Pour 1/4 cup dressing mixture over chicken in shallow dish; turn to evenly coat both sides of breasts with dressing mixture. Refrigerate 1 hour to marinate. Meanwhile, refrigerate remaining dressing mixture until ready to use.
• Heat grill to medium heat. Insert tip of sharp knife into one short side of each block of Noodles; use to split block horizontally in half to make 2 layers. Discard Seasoning Packets or reserve for another use. Place noodles, in single layer, on center of prepared foil sheet; top with vegetables. Bring up sides of foil sheet, leaving opening at top.
• Combine broth and 1/3 cup of the remaining dressing mixture; pour over vegetables and noodles. Fold foil to make packet.
• Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Grill chicken 8 min. on each side or until done (165°F), turning and brushing occasionally with remaining dressing mixture. Meanwhile, place foil packet on grill grate next to chicken; grill 12 to 14 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Remove packet from grill. Cut slits in foil to release steam before carefully opening packet; sprinkle vegetables with nuts. Serve with the chicken.

RAMEN-VEGGIE CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, oil, vinegar and soy sauce. Bring to a boil, cook and stir until sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute; set aside to cool. , Meanwhile, break noodles into small pieces (save seasoning packet for another use). In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the noodles, almonds and sesame seeds; cook and stir until lightly toasted, 1-2 minutes. , Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat until a thermometer reads 170°, 4-6 minutes on each side. , Meanwhile, arrange the cabbage, red pepper, onions and carrot on 2 serving plates. Slice chicken; place on salad. Top with noodle mixture; drizzle with dressing.