Cold Cellophane Noodles with Chicken Recipe

Name: Cold Cellophane Noodles with Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup soy sauce, tamari; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon garlic minced; 1 teaspoon ginger minced fresh; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 large chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless about 1 pound total; 2 ounces cellophane noodles; 1 1/2 teaspoons wasabi powder; 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon soy sauce, tamari; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil; 1/4 pound asparagus al dente, cut into 2 inch pie; 1 small cucumbers peeled, seeded, cut into 2-inch batonne; 2 cups spinach cleaned; 2 tablespoons scallions, spring or green onions thinly shaved

Servings: persons

1/4 cup soy sauce, tamari
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic minced
1 teaspoon ginger minced fresh
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon sugar
2 large chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless about 1 pound total
2 ounces cellophane noodles
1 1/2 teaspoons wasabi powder
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce, tamari
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 pound asparagus al dente, cut into 2 inch pie
1 small cucumbers peeled, seeded, cut into 2-inch batonne
2 cups spinach cleaned
2 tablespoons scallions, spring or green onions thinly shaved

1
Make the marinade: Combine the marinade ingredients, mix well, and place in a non-reactive dish.
2
Place the chicken breast into the marinade, turning it over to make sure it's coated on both sides.
3
Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours.
4
Drop the bean threads into the hot water.
5
Stir and let sit for 10 minutes or until the noodles are glassy and soft.
6
Drain, run under cold water, and reserve.
7
Make the dressing: In a small bowl, mix together the wasabi powder, and 1 tablespoon of water.
8
Let sit 5 minutes.
9
Add the rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil.
10
Mix well.
11
Thinly slice the chicken breast.
12
Toss together the noodles, chicken, asparagus, cucumbers, and the dressing.
13
Place a nest of spinach on a salad plate.
14
Make a small amount of noodle salad in the center of the spinach.
15
Garnish with green onions.

190

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Protein

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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

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup soy sauce, tamari, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon garlic minced, 1 teaspoon ginger minced fresh, and more.

Yes, Cold Cellophane Noodles with Chicken falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cold Cellophane Noodles with Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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