This recipe is part of the June 2002 Ready Set Cook Contest. After I made this up I showed the recipe to my friend Susan and she said she would eat if if I would make it. 'Nuff said.
by Mirj
30 min | 15 min prep
SERVES8
Susan's I'll-Eat-It-If-You-Make-It Chicken Salad ingredients
- 1 lb dried ramen noodles (throw away the seasoning packet if it comes with one)
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 1 lb fresh mushrooms
- 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1/2 bunch cilantro
- 3 scallions, white and green parts
- 2 pinches red pepper flakes (or to taste)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- salt and pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon finely minced fresh ginger
Susan's I'll-Eat-It-If-You-Make-It Chicken Salad Recipe
- Soak the ramen noodles in hot water until al dente.
- Drain.
- Cut the chicken breasts into thumbnail size cubes.
- Saute in olive oil until browned.
- Coarsely chop the mushrooms and scallions.
- Shred the cilantro.
- Mix the chicken, mushrooms, scallions and cilantro with the ramen noodles.
- In a pot or in a microwave safe bowl, mix the peanut butter, red pepper flakes, soy sauce, salt and pepper and the minced ginger.
- If the mixture is too thick, add a little water until it's as thin as you like it.
- Heat to boiling, and remove from heat.
- Toss with the chicken/veggie/ramen noodle mixture.
- Chill for two hours in the refrigerator.
- Serve and impress guests.
Tags, Recipe: Chicken, ill-eat-it-if-you-make-it, Salad, Susans
