Chinese Chicken Salad With Spicy Noodles and Sesame

Name: Chinese Chicken Salad With Spicy Noodles and Sesame Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb dried linguine; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 3 lbs roasted chicken meat; ½ cup tahini (sesame seed paste); ¼ cup chunky peanut butter; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; ⅓ cup light soy sauce; ¼ cup sake or ¼ cup mirin; 3 tablespoons water; 1 ½ tablespoons safflower oil; 1 teaspoon hot chili oil (or more to taste); 16 water chestnuts, thinly sliced; 1 cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded and thinly sliced; 1 large red bell pepper, cut julienne; 2 green onions, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Servings: persons

1 lb dried linguine
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons sesame oil
3 lbs roasted chicken meat
½ cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
¼ cup chunky peanut butter
1 teaspoon minced garlic
⅓ cup light soy sauce
¼ cup sake or ¼ cup mirin
3 tablespoons water
1 ½ tablespoons safflower oil
1 teaspoon hot chili oil (or more to taste)
16 water chestnuts, thinly sliced
1 cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded and thinly sliced
1 large red bell pepper, cut julienne
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

1
Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, about 12 minutes; drain.
2
Toss with 1 tablespoon sesame oil in bowl.
3
Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
4
Cut chicken meat from breast and legs into 1/4-inch strips; cover and chill.
5
(Reserve wings for another use.
6
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7
Blend tahini, peanut butter and garlic in small bowl.
8
Gradually mix in remaining 2 teaspoons sesame oil, soy sauce, sake', water, safflower oil and 1 teaspoon chili oil; taste and add more chili oil if desired.
9
Add to noodles; mix in chicken, water chestnuts and half of cucumber.
10
Transfer to large platter; garnish with remaining cucumber, red bell pepper and green onion.
11
Sprinkle with cilantro and sesame seeds and serve.

832

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

113

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

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb dried linguine, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, 3 lbs roasted chicken meat, and more.

Yes, Chinese Chicken Salad With Spicy Noodles and Sesame Sauce 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.

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Chinese Chicken Salad With Spicy Noodles and Sesame Sauce

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