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    Spicy Thai Peanut Noodle Salad with Smoked Chicken

    30 mins | Yield 8 | September 1, 2018 | Updated: September 12, 2021 by Kita | This post includes affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

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     Quick, easy, and the perfect way to use up leftover smoked chicken, this Spicy Thai Peanut Noodle Salad with Smoked Chicken is a new favorite of mine! 

    What is it about the mix of heat with a touch of sweet that always has us begging for more?

    The first time I had Spicy Thai Peanut Noodle Salad I didn’t understand just how subtle and complex this cold pasta salad could be. I have a thing against cold noodles. I often find the texture undesirable once chilled and tossed with mayo or oil.

    But peanut butter…. much to my surprise, that is entirely acceptable to my palate. Not just acceptable, but by far my favorite spin on a refreshing cold pasta dish.

    The version I sampled was creamy and very smooth. Loaded with the signature peanut butter flavor. It lacked depth, but I didn’t care. I slurped the noodles with glee at my new discovery of a truly good use for cold pasta.

    Why it took me so long to try this dish in my own kitchen is beyond me. But when I did take it on, I wanted layers. I wanted more than just peanut butter tossed noodles with a random ‘Thai’ label thrown in.

    I wanted to mix a balance of all of the flavors. Combine them in the way that south-east Asian cuisine masters with such grace.

    Then, to sweeten the deal, I added a touch honey, spice with the sriracha, savory from the peanut butter, and a splash of sour with the lime. The smoked chicken on top, cooled and sliced, was the perfect added protein to turn this from a side into the main dish. Yeah, it is that good.

    Spicy Thai Peanut Noodles can be made with rice noodles or any long noodle of choice you have in the pantry.

    You can adjust the flavor profile can also be easily to your own taste. Make it sweeter with more honey, or brown sugar. Add heat with more minced pepper or sriracha sauce. And better yet, you can make a big batch ahead and have it ready for the lunch meal plan all week long.

    Thai peanut noodle salad | Kita Roberts GirlCarnivore.com

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    Spicy Thai Peanut Noodle Salad with Smoked Chicken

    Quick, easy, and the perfect way to use up leftover smoked chicken, this Spicy Thai Peanut Noodle Salad with Smoked Chicken is a new favorite of mine! 
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Thai
    Author: Kita Roberts
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Cooling time2 hrs
    Total Time30 mins
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 372kcal

    Ingredients

    • ½ red pepper stemmed, seeded and sliced thin
    • ½ yellow pepper  stemmed, seeded and sliced thin
    • ½ orange pepper  stemmed, seeded and sliced thin
    • 1 yellow onion sliced thin
    • 2 carrots julienned
    • 3 tablespoon sesame oil divided
    • salt
    • ½ cup peanut butter
    • Thai sweet chili sauce
    • sriracha sauce
    • honey
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 small Thai pepper minced
    • 1 lbs cooked rice noodles or spaghetti cooked to al dente, drained and rinsed
    • 1 lime
    • 6 to 8 oz smoked chicken cooled and sliced thin or chopped
    • basil
    • crushed peanuts

    Instructions

    • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and saute the veggies in 1 tablespoon sesame oil until just softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat, season with salt and allow to cool.
    • Whisk the remaining 2 tablespoons sesame oil, peanut butter, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey together in a large bowl. Add the minced garlic and Thai red pepper along with a pinch of salt. Toss in the cooked pasta to coat.
    • Squeeze the juice of the lime over the salad.
    • If desired, add the chopped chicken, or serve the pasta in a bowl with the smoked chicken atop.
    • Garnish with crushed peanuts and fresh basil.

    Notes

    Replace the Thai Chili with crushed red pepper flakes if desired. Be sure to add a bit at a time, to taste.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Spicy Thai Peanut Noodle Salad with Smoked Chicken
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 372 Calories from Fat 117
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 13g20%
    Saturated Fat 2g13%
    Sodium 189mg8%
    Potassium 272mg8%
    Carbohydrates 56g19%
    Fiber 3g13%
    Sugar 3g3%
    Protein 6g12%
    Vitamin A 3085IU62%
    Vitamin C 49.2mg60%
    Calcium 31mg3%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Nutrition information provided is an estimate. For specific health concerns, please put the recipe into your Dr recommended nutrition calculator.
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