posted by Terrytx 06-14-101 8:29 AM 
 
* Exported from MasterCook * 
Caramelized-Chicken Salad with Chile-Garlic Vinaigrette 
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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00 
Categories : Chicken Oriental 
Salad 
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method 
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Noodles: 
4 ounces uncooked rice stick noodles 
Sauce: 
6 tablespoons fresh lime juice 
1/4 cup chopped seeded jalapeno pepper 
3 tablespoons sugar 
1 tablespoon fish sauce 
8 cloves garlic, peeled 
Chicken: 
2 teaspoons vegetable oil 
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut in 
1.2-inch-wide pieces 
1/2 cup minced shallots 
2 tablespoons sugar 
1 tablespoon fish sauce 
1/4 teaspoon black pepper 
Remaining Ingredients: 
1 cup (1/4 inch) julienne-cut red bell pepper 
1/2 cup (1/8 inch) julienne-cut carrots 
1/4 cup fresh bean sprouts 
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil 
1/4 cup cilantro sprigs 
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint 
1 small cucumber (about 6 ounces), peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded and thinly sliced 
To prepare noodles, cook in boiling water 1 1/2 minutes; drain. Rinse under cold water. Drain and place in a large bowl. 
To prepare sauce, place lime juice and nest 4 ingredients (lime juice through garlic) in a blender, and process until smooth. 
To prepare chicken, heat oil in a large nonstick skiller over medium-high heat. Add chicken; saute 3 minutes. Stir in shallots. Cook 1 minute; stir constantly. Add sugar; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in 1 tablespoon fish sauce and black pepper. 
To prepare salad, combine noodles, sauce, chicken mixture, bell pepper and remaining ingredients in a large bowl, and toss well. 
Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 1 2/3 cup). 248 cal, 4.7g fat, 16.6g pro, 35.3g carb, 1.1g fiber, 58mg chol,538mg sod. 
Serving Ideas : Serve this one-dish meal in large, shallow individual bowls. To make the meal fun, give everyone a pair of chopsticks.