Warm Chicken Noodle Salad Food

SATAY CHICKEN NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Mix dressing ingredients in a bowl until smooth.
• Prepare noodles according to packet instructions.
• Place both cabbages and carrots in a bowl, add 1/4 tsp salt, toss to combine and set aside for 5-10 minutes to wilt lightly.
• Place the Satay Chicken ingredients EXCEPT the oil in a bowl and toss to coat.
• Heat oil in a non stick fry pan over high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 3 minutes until golden, then transfer to a plate.
• Toss noodles and remaining salad ingredients with chicken and Dressing, then serve. Serve at room temperature or warm.

HOT CHICKEN NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Season the cut up chicken with some salt and pepper or Cajun spice if you like the heat.
• Cook chicken in a pan with the 1 table spoon of cooking oil till chicken is no longer pink.
• Put chicken and the juices on a plate to rest.
• Cook fettuccine noodles according to package directions; be sure to salt the noodles while they cook. Drain and set aside.
• Take honey mustard dressing and add honey to it.
• Meanwhile, add another tablespoon of cooking oil to the same pan and saute broccoli florets, onions (cut into thin crescent shapes), celery (thinly sliced), and sliced mushrooms until cooked to your liking. I like to have them a bit crisp- but it a preference thing.
• Add chicken back to the pan and heat throughout.
• Dish up noodles and then the veggie-chicken mixture on top.
• Sprinkle top of dish with slivered almonds.
• Serve the dressing on the side, or spoon on top to taste.

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.

WARM CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Spread the chunks of chicken and baguette over a shallow roasting tray. Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil and toss to coat. Season, then put in the oven for 15 mins until the chicken is cooked through and the bread is golden and crisp.
• Whisk together the remaining olive oil and balsamic vinegar to make a dressing. Split the bag of leaves between two serving plates, add the beetroot, then scatter the cheese over. Toss with the warm chicken and bread, drizzle with the dressing, then serve straight away.

WARM THAI CHICKEN & NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the grill to high. Put the chicken on a baking tray and grill for 10-12 minutes without turning, until cooked through.
• Meanwhile, cook the noodles according to instructions. Drain and run cold water through to stop them sticking together.
• Mix the vegetables in a bowl. Thinly slice the chicken and add to the bowl, along with the noodles and coriander leaves.
• Mix the dressing ingredients together with 2 tablespoons water, pour over the salad and toss well. Serve straight away.