Oriental Chicken Salad With Crunchy Ramen Noodles

Name: Oriental Chicken Salad With Crunchy Ramen Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 -3 cups chopped cooked chicken breasts (depending on the amount of chicken you like); 1 head cabbage, shredded or chopped; 1 bunch green onion, finely chopped (or to taste); 2 (2 1/2 ounce) packages slivered almonds; 3 tablespoons sunflower seeds; 2 packages Top Ramen noodles or 2 packages other ramen-type soup; 3 tablespoons oil; Dressing; 3/4 cup vegetable oil or 3/4 cup canola oil; 4 1/2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar; 4 1/2 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

2 -3 cups chopped cooked chicken breasts (depending on the amount of chicken you like)
1 head cabbage, shredded or chopped
1 bunch green onion, finely chopped (or to taste)
2 (2 1/2 ounce) packages slivered almonds
3 tablespoons sunflower seeds
2 packages Top Ramen noodles or 2 packages other ramen-type soup
3 tablespoons oil
Dressing
3/4 cup vegetable oil or 3/4 cup canola oil
4 1/2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
4 1/2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper

1
Prepare dressing and set aside.
2
Smash noodles of Top Ramen (discard seasoning packets) and brown over medium heat in 3 tbs oil.
3
Once noodles have begun to slightly brown, add slivered almonds.
4
If you start to brown the Ramen and almonds at the same time, the almonds will burn before the Ramen browns.
5
Once the ramen noodles have turned a dark golden brown, remove from heat and set aside.
6
Combine cabbage, green onions, chicken and sunflower seeds in a large bowl.
7
Add the ramen/almond mixture and stir well.
8
Add dressing and stir to coat.
9
I generally prepare the dressing right before serving.
10
If it sits in the refrigerator too long, it gets very thick and won't remix well.
11
Also, this amount of dressing is just the right amount to give the salad a good coating.
12
If you are one of those who likes more dressing, I would recommend making 1/2 batch of extra dressing.
13
If you plan on eating this left over, keep in mind that the noodles will not stay crunchy.

1385

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 -3 cups chopped cooked chicken breasts (depending on the amount of chicken you like), 1 head cabbage, shredded or chopped, 1 bunch green onion, finely chopped (or to taste), 2 (2 1/2 ounce) packages slivered almonds, and more.

Yes, Oriental Chicken Salad With Crunchy Ramen Noodles falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!