Chinese Chicken Salad with Pasta Recipe

Name: Chinese Chicken Salad with Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 pound fettucine; 12 ounces cooked chicken or smoked chicken; 4 scallions, thinly sliced; 2 to 3 tablespoons Oriental sesame oil; 2 to 3 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 teaspoons Chinese chili paste with garlic; 1/4 cup chunky peanut butter; Salt; Crushed red pepper; Spinach leaves as a bed for salad; 2 Kirby cucumbers, peeled, seeded and grated for garnish; Chopped peanuts and/or cilantro leaves for garnish, optional

Servings: persons

3/4 pound fettucine
12 ounces cooked chicken or smoked chicken
4 scallions, thinly sliced
2 to 3 tablespoons Oriental sesame oil
2 to 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons Chinese chili paste with garlic
1/4 cup chunky peanut butter
Salt
Crushed red pepper
Spinach leaves as a bed for salad
2 Kirby cucumbers, peeled, seeded and grated for garnish
Chopped peanuts and/or cilantro leaves for garnish, optional

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Boil the pasta until al dente, about 10 minutes.
2
While the water is coming to a boil for the pasta and the pasta itself is cooking, cut the chicken into strips about 2 inches long and 1/4-inch wide.
3
In the bottom of a mixing bowl combine the
4
scallions, sesame oil, rice vinegar, chili paste and peanut butter.
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Whisk until smooth and season
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with salt and crushed red pepper.
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Add more of any ingredient to make it taste as you wish.
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Add the chicken.
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When the pasta is done, drain and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process and pat dry.
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Add the pasta to the bowl, toss the ingredients together and adjust the seasoning.
11
Transfer the salad to a platter lined with spinach leaves (dressed or not as you wish with a vinaigrette or favorite salad dressing).
12
Garnish with cucumbers, peanuts or cilantro.

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* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 pound fettucine, 12 ounces cooked chicken or smoked chicken, 4 scallions, thinly sliced, 2 to 3 tablespoons Oriental sesame oil, and more.

Yes, Chinese Chicken Salad with Pasta 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!

Chinese Chicken Salad with Pasta

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Variations & substitutions

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