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Prep time
10 minutes
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Serves
4
Author Notes
Pad Thai chicken skewer salad. It’s like pad Thai’s cool cousin, with all the beloved flavors, served up as a fresh and crunchy salad. Paired with juicy chicken skewers, slathered in an irresistible Thai-inspired marinade. This dish is a summer sensation, ready in 30 minutes and perfect for picnics too. And the chicken skewers? You can grill them, prepare in a skillet or bake them in the oven, you’re the chef! —Anna Chwistek | Serving Dumplings
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Ingredients
- Noodle Salad + Chicken + Marinade
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8
skewers
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1 pound
chicken fillets
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1 pound
boneless/skinless chicken thighs
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4 tablespoons
low sodium soy sauce
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2 tablespoons
fish sauce
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2 tablespoons
brown sugar
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2 tablespoons
lime juice
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1/2 teaspoon
chili flakes
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11 ounces
dry rice noodles
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10
radishes
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5
scallions
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20
basil leaves
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3 tablespoons
chopped cilantro
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4 tablespoons
roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
- Dressing
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2 tablespoons
low sodium soy sauce
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2 tablespoons
fish sauce
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3 tablespoons
brown sugar
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3 tablespoons
lime juice
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2 tablespoons
neutral oil
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1 tablespoon
toasted sesame oil
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1/2 teaspoon
chili flakes
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2
garlic cloves, grated or pressed
Directions
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Slice the chicken into thin strips. Combine ingredients for the marinade (soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, chili flakes) in a large bowl. Add chicken, toss to coat. Set aside for 15 minutes or overnight in the fridge.
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Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C.
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In the meantime, boil the rice noodles according package directions. When ready, drain and run under cold water.
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Prepare the dressing by combining the ingredients in a jar or a small bowl.
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Chop the scallions, thinly slice the radishes, roughly chop the peanuts and chop the cilantro.
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When all the prep is done. Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers. Once prepared, place skewers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for 15 minutes or until nicely browned.
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Meanwhile, combine noodles with scallions, radishes, basil leaves, cilantro, peanuts and the prepared dressing. Toss well.
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Serve bowl-style with chicken skewers. Enjoy!
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