Top Ramen Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Top Ramen Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons oil; 2 cups water; 3 (3 ounce) packages ramen noodles (oriental style); 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon; 2 cups cabbage, shredded; 1/2 cup red cabbage, shredded; 1/2 cup carrot, shredded; 3 teaspoons seasoning (from Ramen); 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained; 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, roughly chopped; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon white vinegar; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 cup green onion, chopped; 1/2 cup almonds, sliced

Servings: persons

2 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons oil
2 cups water
3 (3 ounce) packages ramen noodles (oriental style)
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon
2 cups cabbage, shredded
1/2 cup red cabbage, shredded
1/2 cup carrot, shredded
3 teaspoons seasoning (from Ramen)
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup green onion, chopped
1/2 cup almonds, sliced

1
Slice chicken into small, thin 1 inch strips. In a large size Dutch oven or deep sauce pan, over medium heat, add the oil, chicken and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Saute chicken until it starts to brown. Set aside.
2
In a Dutch oven or deep sauce pan, combine the water, noodles and bouillon, turn on high heat until the noodles just start to break up and soften.
3
Add both styles of cabbage and carrots to the noodles, turn the heat down to medium-high and bring the noodle mixture to a boil for 2 minutes, uncovered.
4
Remove from heat and stir in all 3 seasoning packets that came with the Ramen.
5
Drain and add the pineapple, water chestnuts, the sesame oil, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar and chicken.
6
Mix well and add green onions, mix again to completely combine.
7
Add almonds on top or on individual servings.

623

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* 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.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 3 tablespoons oil, 2 cups water, and more.

Yes, Top Ramen Chicken Salad 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!

Top Ramen Chicken Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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