Rotisserie Chicken and Soba Noodle Salad
with ginger-peanut dressing
This cheery noodle salad, full of crisp, colorful vegetables, will brighten even the darkest days. It's a great make-ahead choice, so keep it on hand for work lunches, after school sports, or any time you want a meal that's ready when you are.
Ingredients
- Ginger, fresh - 1 Tbsp , minced or grated
- Peanut butter - 3 Tbsp
- Brown sugar - 1 1/2 Tbsp
- Soy sauce, low-sodium - 1/4 cup
- Vinegar, rice - 2 Tbsp
- Oil, cooking - 2 Tbsp
- Lime juice - 1 Tbsp
- Oil, toasted sesame - 1 Tbsp
- Water - 1 Tbsp
- Sriracha - 2 tsp , use more or less depending on your spice preference (plus more for serving)
- Soba noodles - 6 oz (sub spaghetti)
- Bell peppers, red - 1 , thinly sliced
- Carrots - 6 oz , shredded (look for pre-shredded to save time)
- Peanuts, roasted - 1/4 cup , chopped
- Rotisserie chicken - 1/2 , bones removed and meat shredded or chopped
- Green onions - 2 stalks , chopped, green and white parts combined
- Cilantro, fresh - 1/4 cup , leaves torn
Prep
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Noodles - (If prepping right before cooking, get water boiling first.) Cook noodles according to package directions and drain well. If prepping ahead of time, toss noodles with a bit of oil to prevent sticking. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
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Bell peppers / Carrots / Ginger / Peanuts - Prep as directed. Store bell peppers and carrots together in one container. Store ginger and peanuts in their own separate containers. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
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Chicken - Remove meat from bones and shred or chop (if you like, you can prep the chicken for Wednesday’s meal at the same time). (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
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Make dressing - Place peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Warm briefly in the microwave to soften, 15-30 seconds. Add ginger, brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, cooking oil, lime juice, sesame oil, water, and sriracha and whisk until smooth.
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Green onions / Cilantro - Prep as directed.
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Make
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If noodles and chicken were prepped ahead and you’d like them warm for the salad, heat them briefly in the microwave.
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In a large serving or mixing bowl, combine noodles, chicken, bell peppers, carrots, and green onions. Drizzle dressing over noodles and toss to combine everything.
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Divide salad among serving plates. Top with cilantro and peanuts and serve with extra sriracha, if desired. Enjoy!
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