Chicken and Noodles With Sesame-Ginger Dressing

Name: Chicken and Noodles With Sesame-Ginger Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast; 1 cup dry white wine; 23 pound Kirby cucumbers; 2 cloves garlic; Enough fresh or frozen ginger to yield 1 tablespoon coarsely grated; 2 tablespoons Asian sesame paste; 1 1/2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil; 1 teaspoon hot-chili oil; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon white wine or dry vermouth; 8 ounces very thin Chinese noodles or Italian spaghettini; 2 scallions; Few sprigs cilantro to yield 2 tablespoons chopped; 10 cherry tomatoes

Servings: persons

8 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast
1 cup dry white wine
23 pound Kirby cucumbers
2 cloves garlic
Enough fresh or frozen ginger to yield 1 tablespoon coarsely grated
2 tablespoons Asian sesame paste
1 1/2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil
1 teaspoon hot-chili oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon white wine or dry vermouth
8 ounces very thin Chinese noodles or Italian spaghettini
2 scallions
Few sprigs cilantro to yield 2 tablespoons chopped
10 cherry tomatoes

1
Bring some water to boil in a covered pot for the pasta.
2
Poach the chicken breasts in 1 cup of white wine, adding water if necessary to cover, for 10 to 15 minutes; drain, then shred.
3
Wash, trim and coarsely shred cucumbers; mince garlic; grate ginger.
4
Combine with sesame paste, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, hot-chili oil, rice vinegar, and wine or vermouth; mix thoroughly.
5
Cook noodles according to package directions.
6
Wash, trim and slice scallions.
7
Mix scallions with cucumber mixture, and chicken.
8
Wash, dry and chop cilantro.
9
When noodles are cooked, drain and mix with chicken and sauce, and sprinkle with cilantro.
10
Decorate with tomatoes.

853

kcal

Calories

Fat

160

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast, 1 cup dry white wine, 23 pound Kirby cucumbers, 2 cloves garlic, and more.

Yes, Chicken and Noodles With Sesame-Ginger Dressing falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!