Spicy Rice Noodle Salad

This spicy rice noodle salad recipe features grilled chicken thighs, fresh herbs, vegetables, and peanuts for a light-tasting spicy and sweet Thai salad.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 278 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 (6.75 ounce) package thin rice noodles
• 3 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon Asian chili paste (sambal), or more to taste
• 1 cup carrots, cut into thin matchsticks
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.33333334326744 cup seasoned rice vinegar
• 0.5 cup chopped peanuts
• 0.5 cup chopped fresh herbs (basil, mint, and cilantro)
• 6 grilled boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 0.25 cup Fresno chile peppers, cut into rings

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Top servings with grilled chicken and Fresno chiles; garnish with green onions and peanuts.

Step 2

Place noodles in a large bowl; cover with hot water. Stir; soak until softened, about 15 minutes. Drain; rinse thoroughly.

Step 3

Combine vinegar, fish sauce, garlic, chili paste, brown sugar and salt in a bowl. Add 4 green onions, carrots, basil, mint, and cilantro. Stir in noodles, ½ cup peanuts, and sesame oil; toss to coat. Set aside for flavors to absorb, 30 minutes.