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pad thai chicken skewer salad

Pad Thai Chicken Skewer Salad

Anna Chwistek
It’s like pad Thai’s cool cousin, with all the beloved flavors, served up as a fresh and crunchy salad. Paired with juicy chicken skewers, slathered in an irresistible Thai-inspired marinade. This dish is a summer sensation, ready in 30 minutes.
5 from 4 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4
Calories 681 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 11 ounces rice noodles
  • 10 radishes thinly sliced
  • 5 scallions chopped
  • 20 basil leaves
  • 3 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 4 tbsp chopped roasted peanuts

Dressing

  • 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • ½ tsp chili flakes
  • 2 garlic cloves grated or pressed

Chicken Skewers

  • 8 skewers
  • 1 pound chicken fillets
  • 1 pound boneless/skinless chicken thighs
  • 4 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • ½ tsp chili flakes

Instructions
 

  • Slice the chicken into thin strips. Combine ingredients for the marinade in a large bowl. Add chicken, toss to coat. Set aside for 15 minutes or overnight in the fridge.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C.
  • In the meantime, boil the rice noodles according package directions. When ready, drain and run under cold water.
  • Prepare the dressing by combining the ingredients in a jar or a small bowl.
  • Chop the scallions, thinly slice the radishes, roughly chop the peanuts and chop the cilantro.
  • When all the prep is done. Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers. Once prepared, place skewers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for 15 minutes or until nicely browned.
  • Meanwhile, combine noodles with scallions, radishes, basil leaves, cilantro, peanuts and the prepared dressing. Toss well.
  • Serve bowl-style with chicken skewers. Enjoy!

Video

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Nutrition

Calories: 681kcalCarbohydrates: 85gProtein: 24gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 1858mgPotassium: 496mgFiber: 2gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 503IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 2mg
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