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Oriental Chicken Salad

This oriental chicken salad is by far our favorite meal-sized salad. I can never eat just one little ole serving. It’s addictingly good. The dressing is just the right combination of acid and sweet. Instead of croutons there are crunchy yummy tried Ramen noodles. They make for the perfect topping over the just-as-crunchy cabbage.

Oriental Chicken Salad

I love the dressing for this oriental chicken salad so much that I always double the recipe for it. The Ramen noodles stay crunchy in the dressing so you don’t get down to the bottom of the plate only to discover sad, soggy ‘croutons’. Don’t be afraid to double the amount of Ramen either.

Nissin Top Ramen Beef Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup 3 Ounce (Pack of 24)
Nissin Top Ramen Beef Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup 3 Ounce (Pack of 24)

Also try my southern fried chicken salad.

Oriental Chicken Salad
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Oriental Chicken Salad

This oriental chicken salad is by far our favorite meal-sized salad. I can never eat just one little ole serving. It’s addictingly good. 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword Asian, chicken salad
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 948kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

For the salad

  • 2 packages Ramen noodles spice mix discarded
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 cups chicken cooked, chopped
  • 1 head green cabbage shredded
  • 1 bunch green onion chopped
  • ½ cup slivered almonds
  • 3 tablespoons sunflower seeds

For the dressing

Instructions

For the dressing

  • Whisk together all ingredients

For the salad

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Crunch the noodles into the skillet and brown, 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the almonds and cook another minute. Remove from heat.
  • Place the remaining salad ingredients into a large bowl.
  • Add the Ramen noodles and toss.
  • Drizzle with the dressing, toss, and serve.

Notes

The dressing is crazy good. Double the amount and you won’t be sorry.

Nutrition

Calories: 948kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 75g | Saturated Fat: 48g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 2100mg | Potassium: 706mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 351IU | Vitamin C: 85mg | Calcium: 157mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Thai Peanut Chicken with Ramen

I had pretty low expectations when I started making this dish of Thai peanut chicken with Ramen noodles. I can’t say I’ve eaten a lot of Ramen noodles. They weren’t around when I was in college. Back then my staple was canned chili or soup when the dorm cafeteria wasn’t open.

Thai Peanut Chicken with Ramen

But, this Thai peanut chicken with Ramen takes those little Ramen noodles to a new level. This dish is fantastic. You have the freshness of the coconut, cilantro and lime flavors, with the smooth creaminess of peanut butter… all backed up with a hint of Sriracha on the stir-fried chicken. I’d make this again and again.

Nissin Top Ramen Beef Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup 3 Ounce (Pack of 24)
Nissin Top Ramen Beef Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup 3 Ounce (Pack of 24)

Also try my Ramen-seasoned potato chips. Yep, Ramen-seasoned potato chips. They’re fantastic!

This recipe was inspired by a recipe from College and Cook.

Thai Peanut Chicken with Ramen
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Thai Peanut Chicken with Ramen

This dish takes those little Ramen noodles to a new level. This dish is fantastic. You have the freshness of the coconut, cilantro and lime flavors, with the smooth creaminess of peanut butter… all backed up with a hint of Sriracha on the stir-fried chicken. I’d make this again and again.
Course Main
Cuisine Thai
Keyword Asian, chicken
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 1106kcal
Author Based on a recipe from College and Cook

Ingredients

  • 2 packages Ramen noodles chicken flavor
  • Sriracha chicken recipe below
  • Coconut peanut sauce recipe below
  • Green onion sliced, for garnish

For the chicken

For the sauce

Instructions

  • Cook the noodles per the package instructions.
  • Drain 80% of the water.
  • Stir in the seasoning packets.
  • Add in the cooked chicken and coconut sauces from below, stir, and serve garnished with green onion.

For the chicken

  • Heat the oil in a wok or skillet over high heat.
  • Mix the chicken with the Sriracha and the seasoning in a small bowl.
  • Sprinkle with the corn starch and combine.
  • Stir fry until the chicken is done. Remove from the heat.

For the sauce

  • Heat the milk in a small pan over medium heat.
  • Add in the peanut butter and stir until melted and smooth.
  • Add remaining ingredients. Warm through.

Nutrition

Calories: 1106kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 76g | Saturated Fat: 47g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 2000mg | Potassium: 1212mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 189IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 11mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Oriental Ramen Broccoli Cole Slaw

I was somewhat pessimistic when I first saw this recipe for Oriental Ramen broccoli cole slaw. My wife sent it to me and asked that I make it for her to take to work for lunch. And of course, I did!

Oriental Ramen Broccoli Cole Slaw

I was really surprised at how much I liked this oriental Ramen broccoli cole slaw. It is fresh. The flavors are not overpowering, with just a hint of seasoning. This makes a pretty good-sized batch, but for a huge crowd I’d double it. It holds up well for picnics and family get-togethers.

Nissin Top Ramen Beef Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup 3 Ounce (Pack of 24)
Nissin Top Ramen Beef Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup 3 Ounce (Pack of 24)

This slaw is great with my Ramen-seasoned chicken wings.

Oriental Ramen Broccoli Cole Slaw
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Oriental Ramen Broccoli Coleslaw

I was really surprised at how much I liked this oriental Ramen broccoli coleslaw. It is fresh. The flavors are not overpowering, with just a hint of seasoning. This makes a pretty good-sized batch, but for a huge crowd I’d double it. It holds up well for picnics and family get-togethers.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword Asian, broccoli, cole slaw, coleslaw
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 248kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Do not open the noodle packages. Instead, crush them in your hands. Then, open them, remove and reserve the spice packets, and pour the noodles into a large bowl.
  • Add the broccoli, nuts, sunflowers seeds and green onions.
  • In a small bowl or Mason jar, combine the sugar, oil, reserved Ramen spices and vinegar. Whisk or shake well then pour into the bowl of slaw.
  • Cover and chill at least 2 hours. Toss lightly before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 205mg | Potassium: 235mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 149IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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