Spicy Rice Noodle Salad
Description
This spicy rice noodle salad recipe features grilled chicken thighs, fresh herbs, vegetables, and peanuts for a light-tasting spicy and sweet Thai salad.
Ingredients
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1 (6 3/4 ounce) package thin rice noodles
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1/3 cup seasoned rice vinegar
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3 tablespoons fish sauce
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon Asian chili paste (sambal), or more to taste
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1 teaspoon brown sugar
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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4 green onions, chopped
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1 cup carrots, cut into thin matchsticks
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1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs (basil, mint, and cilantro)
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1/2 cup chopped peanuts
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1 teaspoon sesame oil
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6 grilled boneless, skinless chicken thighs
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1/4 cup Fresno chile peppers, cut into rings
Directions
1
Gather all ingredients.
2
Place noodles in a large bowl; cover with hot water. Stir; soak until softened, about 15 minutes. Drain; rinse thoroughly.
3
Combine vinegar, fish sauce, garlic, chili paste, brown sugar and salt in a bowl. Add 4 green onions, carrots, basil, mint, and cilantro.
4
Stir in noodles, ½ cup peanuts, and sesame oil; toss to coat. Set aside for flavors to absorb, 30 minutes.
5
Top servings with grilled chicken and Fresno chiles; garnish with green onions and peanuts.
6
Enjoy!