Shredded Chicken & Noodle Salad

Ingredients

For the Salad:

  •  8 ounces rice noodles
  • 1 packet Mt Barker Carved Shredded Chicken
  • 1 red capsicum, julienned
  • 1 cucumber, julienned
  • 1 spring onion sliced
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh coriander, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 small bag of mixed lettuce
  • 1-2 chilli thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped (optional)

For the Dressing:

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1-2 teaspoons Sriracha or other hot sauce (optional, to taste)

Method

1. Prepare the Noodles:
– Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside

2. Prepare the Dressing:
– In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and Sriracha (if using) until the sugar is dissolved and the dressing is well combined.

3. Prepare the Noodles:
– combine the cooked rice noodles, shredded chicken, red capsicum, cucumber, red onion, and spring onion.

– Pour some of the dressing over the noodles and toss well to ensure everything is evenly coated.

  – Add the chopped coriander, mint, and basil to the noodles and gently toss together

4. Assemble the Salad.

  • In four bowls place a small amount of mixed lettuce in each.
  • Add desired amount of noodles into each bowl and serve.
  • Garnished with extra fresh herbs, dressing and peanuts if desired.Enjoy your vibrant and flavourful Thai Noodle Chicken Salad!