Healthy Thai Chicken and Noodle Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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8 oz boneless chicken (skinless too, marinated all day or at least 4 hours, grilled and then thin sliced)
1 lime , juice of
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp garlic, minced
1/2 tsp ground ginger
8 oz vermicelli ( you can also use a oriental noodles if you prefer)
1 red pepper (cut in thin strips)
2 carrots , cut in match sticks 1 long
4 scallions (white and green cut in 1-inch angle pieces)
1/2 cup radish, thin sliced
1 seedless cucumber , cut lengthwise and then thin sliced
1 cup shiitake mushroom, chopped roughly ( shitaki is best for this, but white or button will work if necessary)
1 cup chicken broth
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 1/4 cups cilantro
4 tbsp lime juice
2 1/2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated ( important for this dish , powdered just don'tsp have the same flavor)
3 tsp sugar
1 tsp red pepper flakes (use to your taste )
3 tsp garlic, minced
3 tsp canola oil
1 1/2 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
fresh lime wedges to squeeze over the pasta

Directions:

Marinate the chicken - a simple marinade of lime juice, oil, ginger, pepper and garlic. Just toss in a baggie and add the chicken and mix till well coated. Just let set in the refrigerator all day, or even 3-4 hours.
The sauce - this can be made ahead and all ready for you. In a large bowl, just basically mix everything. If making ahead NOTE, I would hold off adding the cilantro until the end so it has a fresh taste. Otherwise, combine all the other ingredients. The lime wedges are a garnish on each persons plate, so you don't have to worry about those. You will need to add the cilantro 15-20 minutes to the dressing before you add it to the pasta just to combine the flavors. But do that as the pasta is cooking.
Grilling - Grill the chicken, outside, inside grill pan or saute pan. Either works. I prefer the outdoor grill, but they all work. There should be enough oil on the chicken so you shouldn't have to add any when cooking. Just cook until done and still moist. Depending on the size 4-6 minutes per size, thicker cuts will take longer but don't over cook. Remove from heat, cover with foil and let rest.
Make the salad - A quick chop of a red pepper and I like thin strips, but chopped or diced in fine, carrots cut in match sticks 1” long. NOTE (you can by shredded or thin sliced carrots already in the vegetable aisle and that is just fine. Two (2) carrots is about 1 cup may be a bit more. Not important as to how much. Feel free to use as many of your favorite vegetables as you like. Scallions, (white and green cut in 1 angle pieces). I also like extra scallions in my dishes. One (1) small seedless cucumber cut lengthwise and then thin sliced. Radishes and off course the mushrooms - shitaki, just thin sliced. Toss all and wait for the pasta.
Finish - the dish with the pasta. I just cook the pasta according to directions, drain and cool a minute or two. I do not mind eating this dish warm or cold. It is equally as good both ways. I have tossed the pasta warm with the sauce, added the chicken and served. Or I have made it and let chill before serving. Either or - it is a great salad! Top with a fresh lime wedge and squeeze to give it great flavor.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	221.03 Kcal (925 kJ)
Calories from fat	61.63 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.85g	11%
Cholesterol	16.73mg	6%
Sodium	862.63mg	36%
Potassium	408.66mg	9%
Total Carbs	32.94g	11%
Sugars	8.79g	35%
Dietary Fiber	3.92g	16%
Protein	8.06g	16%
Vitamin C	31.7mg	53%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	5%
Iron	1mg	5%
Calcium	46.6mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	99.35 Kcal (416 kJ)
Calories from fat	27.7 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.08g	11%
Cholesterol	7.52mg	6%
Sodium	387.76mg	36%
Potassium	183.7mg	9%
Total Carbs	14.81g	11%
Sugars	3.95g	35%
Dietary Fiber	1.76g	16%
Protein	3.62g	16%
Vitamin C	14.3mg	53%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	0.4mg	5%
Calcium	20.9mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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