Best Shredded Thai Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes

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THAI CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



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I combined several recipes to come up with my healthier twist on traditional pad thai. My version has only one-third the sodium of frozen versions you find in the store. -Beth Dauenhauer, Pueblo, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

12 ounces uncooked whole wheat spaghetti
2 large carrots, julienned
3/4 cup reduced-fat creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons molasses
4-1/2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
8 cups finely shredded Chinese or napa cabbage
2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
2/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons unsalted dry roasted peanuts, chopped

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook spaghetti according to package directions, adding the carrots during the last 2 minutes of cooking., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk peanut butter, water, lime juice, molasses, soy sauce, garlic, vinegar, sesame oil and red pepper flakes until blended. Drain spaghetti and carrots; place in a large bowl. Add cabbage, chicken and dressing; toss to coat., Sprinkle with cilantro and peanuts. Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 298mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

SHREDDED THAI CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



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Add this flavorful recipe as a regular to your collection of dinner or lunch time favorites.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Pasta Salad™ classic
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup natural rice vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce
2 cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken (from 2 to 2 1/2 lb chicken)
2 cups chopped fresh broccoli
1 cup matchstick (julienne-cut) carrots
3 tablespoons chopped honey-roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on box. Meanwhile in large bowl, stir together seasoning mix (from salad box), peanut butter, vinegar, soy sauce, oil, honey and Sriracha sauce with whisk or fork until blended.
  • Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well.
  • Add drained pasta, chicken, broccoli and carrots to peanut butter mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with peanuts. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1090 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g

SPICY THAI PASTA SALAD



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This robust salad is delicious on its own, but easily can be turned into a main course by adding a protein such as shrimp, chicken, or tofu.

Provided by lutzflcat

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon chili-garlic sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 ½ teaspoons seasoned rice vinegar
¼ teaspoon white sugar
½ (16 ounce) package farfalle (bow-tie) pasta
½ cup frozen peas, thawed
¼ cup shredded carrots
¼ cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons dry-roasted peanuts
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
4 wedges lime

Steps:

  • Whisk sesame oil, vegetable oil, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, fish sauce, chili-garlic sauce, lime juice, rice vinegar, and sugar for dressing together in a small bowl until well combined. Set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
  • Drain pasta, rinse with cold water, and return to the pot. Drizzle dressing over the pasta, stir gently to combine. Add peas, carrots, bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, peanuts, and red pepper flakes; stir until well combined.
  • Serve at room temperature with lime wedges, or chill in the refrigerator for about 1 hour or longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.5 calories, Carbohydrate 48.6 g, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 598.1 mg, Sugar 5 g

THAI PASTA SALAD WITH PEANUT DRESSING



Thai Pasta Salad with Peanut Dressing image

A refreshing and delicious Thai chicken salad with pasta, fresh veggies, and crushed peanuts all tossed in homemade Peanut Dressing!

Provided by Laura Fuentes

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
4 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 grated garlic cloves
1 tablespoon grated ginger
2 teaspoons sriracha
3 tablespoons water
12 ounces penne pasta, or your choice of pasta
1 cup shredded red cabbage
1 cup matchstick carrots
1/2 bell pepper, thinly sliced
2 grilled chicken breast fillets, sliced
1/3 cup unsalted peanuts
1/2 cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter, honey, lime juice, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sriracha, and water. Whisk to combine and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Cook the pasta according to package directions. Rinse and transfer into a large bowl.
  • To the pasta, add the cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, grilled chicken, peanuts, and cilantro, making separate rows of each.
  • Drizzle with peanut sauce and toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 bowl, Calories 462 calories, Sugar 14.6g, Sodium 281.9mg, Fat 13.2g, SaturatedFat 2.5g, TransFat 0g, Carbohydrate 61.5g, Fiber 4.5g, Protein 26.1g, Cholesterol 41.4mg

SHREDDED THAI CHICKEN SALAD



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Recreate a Thai restaurant favorite with easy, short-cut ingredients, including deli rotisserie chicken and packaged broccoli slaw.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken (from 2- to 2 1/2-lb chicken)
1 cup julienne (matchstick-cut) carrots
1 cup broccoli slaw mix
1 large green onion, chopped
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon honey
4 teaspoons soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon red pepper sauce
Fresh cilantro, if desired

Steps:

  • In large bowl, toss salad ingredients.
  • In small bowl, beat dressing ingredients with wire whisk. Just before serving, drizzle dressing over salad; toss until evenly coated. Garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (1 1/4 Cups), Sodium 710 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g

THAI CHICKEN SALAD WITH RICE NOODLES



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Provided by Anthony Marini

Categories     Salad     Chicken     Garlic     Pasta     Quick & Easy     Lime     Peanut     Cucumber     Bell Pepper     Carrot     Healthy     Cabbage     Soy Sauce     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 1/2 ounces rice stick noodles (maifun)*
4 large garlic cloves
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon smooth peanut butter
2 teaspoons chopped peeled fresh ginger
1 1/4 teaspoons hot chili paste (such as sambal oelek)*
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 purchased roasted chicken breast halves, boned, skinned, shredded
3 cups shredded Napa cabbage
1 cup coarsely grated carrot
1 cup red bell pepper strips
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
2 medium cucumbers, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise
1/3 cup coarsely chopped roasted salted peanuts

Steps:

  • Cook noodles in small pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 3 minutes. Drain; cut noodles in several places with scissors. Spread out on platter.
  • Puree next 7 ingredients in blender. With machine running, gradually add oil and blend until dressing is smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Combine chicken, cabbage, carrot, pepper, onion, and cucumbers in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Arrange atop noodles, sprinkle with peanuts, and serve, passing remaining dressing alongside.
  • *Available in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets, at Asian markets, and from amazon.com.

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