Crunchy Ramen Chicken Salad Recipes

Steps:

• Prepare dressing and set aside.
• Smash noodles of Top Ramen (discard seasoning packets) and brown over medium heat in 3 tbs oil.
• Once noodles have begun to slightly brown, add slivered almonds.
• If you start to brown the Ramen and almonds at the same time, the almonds will burn before the Ramen browns.
• Once the ramen noodles have turned a dark golden brown, remove from heat and set aside.
• Combine cabbage, green onions, chicken and sunflower seeds in a large bowl.
• Add the ramen/almond mixture and stir well.
• Add dressing and stir to coat.
• I generally prepare the dressing right before serving.
• If it sits in the refrigerator too long, it gets very thick and won't remix well.
• Also, this amount of dressing is just the right amount to give the salad a good coating.
• If you are one of those who likes more dressing, I would recommend making 1/2 batch of extra dressing.
• If you plan on eating this left over, keep in mind that the noodles will not stay crunchy.

Steps:

• Melt butter in pan.
• Stir in seasoning packet from noodles.
• Break block of noodles into bite size pieces over pan.
• Stir noodles into mixture,cook 2 minutes.
• Srirring constantly,stir in sesame seeds,cook additional 2 minutes until noodles are golden brown.
• Mix sugar,vinegar,oil and pepper in large bowl.
• Add noodle mixture and remaining ingredients.
• Toss and refrigerate.

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add almonds and sunflower kernels; cook until toasted, about 4 minutes. Cool., In a large bowl, combine coleslaw mix, onions and red pepper. In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, sugar, pepper, contents of ramen seasoning packets and remaining oil. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Break noodles into small pieces. Just before serving, stir in noodles, almonds and sunflower kernels.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Crumble uncooked ramen noodles onto a baking sheet; set seasoning packet aside.
• Combine crumbled noodles with almonds and sunflower seeds on baking sheet.
• Bake for 7-8 minutes or until golden, stirring occasionally.
• Combine seasoning packet, the oil, sugar, and vinegar in a jar.
• Cover tightly, and shake vigorously.
• Combine chicken, coleslaw mix, toasted noodle mixture, and dressing; toss well.
• Serve immediately.