Buckwheat Noodles With Thai Grilled Chicken Recipes

COLD RICE NOODLES WITH GRILLED CHICKEN AND PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Make the dipping sauce: Combine ingredients in a small serving bowl, making sure to dissolve the sugar. Leave to ripen for 15 minutes. Refrigerate any extra and use within a few days.
• Make the peanut dressing: In a blender or small food processor, puree all ingredients to a smooth sauce, about the thickness of heavy cream. Pour into a serving bowl.
• Put the chicken thighs in a low-sided bowl. To make the marinade, puree the garlic, ginger, lemon grass, fish sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar and cayenne in a blender or small food processor. Pour the marinade over the chicken and toss to coat. Let marinate at least 15 minutes.
• Bring a large pot of water to the boil, then turn off the heat. Add the rice vermicelli and soak for 7 to 8 minutes. (Package directions may vary; check for doneness by tasting). Drain when noodles are al dente, and cool under running water. Fluff and leave in strainer to drain well.
• Grill the chicken over coals on a stove-top grill pan, or under the broiler until nicely browned, about 3 to 4 minutes a side. Let cool slightly, then chop roughly into 3/4-inch pieces.
• In a small bowl, dress the cucumbers, carrots and mung bean sprouts with 1 tablespoon dipping sauce. Divide the cooked noodles among 4 bowls. Top each bowl equally with the cucumber mixture and chopped chicken. Spoon 2 teaspoons dipping sauce and 2 tablespoons peanut dressing over each portion. Add the basil, mint and cilantro sprigs, torn or roughly chopped (leave whole if leaves are small). Sprinkle with the scallions and crushed peanuts. Serve with lime wedges, and pass small bowls of the two sauces.

THAI GRILLED CHICKEN (GAI YANG)

Steps:

• Place Marinade ingredients in a large ziplock bag. Massage to mix.
• Add the chicken into the ziplock bag and massage to spread the marinade over all the chicken. Marinate for a minimum of 3 hours, preferably overnight (up to 24 hours).
• Remove chicken from the Marinade and discard the Marinade (unless baking in the oven - refer Note 3).
• Heat the outdoor grill on medium high. Or heat 1/2 tbsp oil in a non stick pan over medium high heat on the stove.
• Cook the chicken until golden brown - around 3 minutes each side.
• Rest for a few minutes before serving with lime wedges on the side, and garnished with fresh chilies and cilantro, if using.

YAKISOBA CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large skillet combine sesame oil, canola oil and chili paste; stir-fry 30 seconds. Add garlic and stir fry an additional 30 seconds. Add chicken and 1/4 cup of the soy sauce and stir fry until chicken is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Remove mixture from pan, set aside, and keep warm.
• In the emptied pan combine the onion, cabbage, and carrots. Stir-fry until cabbage begins to wilt, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the remaining soy sauce, cooked noodles, and the chicken mixture to pan and mix to blend. Serve and enjoy!

BUCKWHEAT NOODLE AND CHICKEN SOUP

Steps:

• Place the water and lemon slices in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Add the chicken breasts, cover and simmer until cooked through, about 8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the liquid and cut into thin strips. Season with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and pepper to taste.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook until al dente, about 5 minutes. Drain the noodles, rinse and drain again.
• Place the chicken broth in a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Season with the remaining 2 teaspoons salt. Mound the noodles in the center of 4 soup plates. Top with the chicken and sprinkle with scallions. Ladle the broth around the noodles and serve immediately.

THAI GRILLED CHICKEN AND NOODLES

Steps:

• Combine the curry paste, sugar and half the lime zest and juice. Slash the chicken breasts, place in a shallow non-metallic dish and pour over the marinade. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
• Preheat the grill / broiler to medium and cook the chicken for 20 mins, turning occasionally,until cooked through and lightly charred.
• Meanwhile, cook the noodles according to packet instructions and combine with remaining lime zest and juice, scallions, pepper, soy sauce and cilantro.
• Serve the noodles in warm bowls topped with the sliced chicken.

STIR-FRIED VEGETABLES AND CHICKEN WITH BUCKWHEAT NOODLES

Steps:

• In a large pot, boil 6 cups of water; add the salt.
• Add the noodles, reduce heat slightly, and boil for about 3 minutes or until tender.
• Place noodles in a colander and rinse thoroughly in cold water.
• Drain water completely, toss lightly in the sesame oil, and set aside.
• For the stir-fry, heat a heavy skillet and add oil.
• Keep on a high heat and add garlic and ginger for one minute, stir with a wooden spoon.
• Add the rest of the vegetables a little at a time to keep heat up, except the snap peas.
• Toss, flip, or just use a wooden spoon to coat vegetables and prevent scorching.
• Add the nama shoyu (or tamari) and 2 tablespoons water.
• Finally, add the snap peas for 1 minute.
• Toss in a bowl with the noodles and serve.
• Garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve chicken breasts on the side.

BUCKWHEAT NOODLES WITH THAI GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Marinate chicken: In a large bowl, whisk together all ingredients except chicken until sugar dissolves. Toss chicken in marinade, cover bowl and refrigerate 30 minutes. Divide chilled chicken among 4 skewers, cover and refrigerate until ready to use. (This step may be done a day ahead.) 2. Make noodle salad: Cook noodles in a pot of boiling water until al dente, according to package directions. Strain, then refresh noodles in a bowl of ice water. Drain, then place in a bowl. Toss with sesame oil, cover and set aside. In a separate bowl, toss together scallions, cucumbers, carrots, cilantro, Thai basil, mint and ginger. Cover bowl and set aside. 3. Make dressing: Use a mortar and pestle to pound garlic, chilies and sugar together until thoroughly crushed. Stir in fish sauce and lime juice. Set aside. 4. Preheat broiler. Remove chicken skewers from refrigerator and place on a baking sheet. Place under broiler and cook until exterior is nicely caramelized and interior is cooked through but still juicy, 3-4 minutes per side. RELATED Meat on the Side: Modern Menus Shift the Focus to Vegetables 5. Meanwhile, toss together chilled noodles and vegetables. Toss salad with enough dressing to coat. Serve any remaining dressing on the side. If desired, add Sriracha for more heat. 6. To serve, divide noodle salad among 4 chilled plates, top each with one chicken skewer and sprinkle with peanuts.