Spicy Rice Noodle Salad

Prep time: 15 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

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

1 (6 3/4 ounce) package thin rice noodles
1/3 cup seasoned rice vinegar
3 tablespoons fish sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Asian chili paste (sambal), or more to taste
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 green onions, chopped
1 cup carrots, cut into thin matchsticks
1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs (basil, mint, and cilantro)
1/2 cup chopped peanuts
1 teaspoon sesame oil
6 grilled boneless, skinless chicken thighs
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!