Crunchy Chicken Salad Recipe
This delicious crunchy chicken salad recipe is fast and easy to make and is bound to become a favorite in your house.
You might be surprised to see that it starts with ramen noodles.
You know, those inexpensive packages of dried noodles with a seasoning packet...if you add hot water it will turn into an instant soup. But they are great mixed in recipes.
It is definitely on top of my "recipes-to-try" list.
Crunchy Chicken Salad
What you need
- 3 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 3 oz. pkg. Oriental-flavor ramen noodle soup mix
- 2 cups cut up cooked chicken
- 1/2 cup roasted peanuts
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 1 lb. bag coleslaw mix
What to do
**To save time, use a cooked chicken from the supermarket.**
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
Break up the noodles and add to the skillet along with seasoning packet.
Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
Add sesame seed and cook and stir about 2 minutes longer, until noodles and seeds are golden brown.
In a salad bowl, combine the sugar, vinegar, and oil.
Add the rest of the ingredients and the noodles from the skillet and toss.