Cold Noodles With Sesame Sauce, Chicken And Cucumbe

Name: Cold Noodles With Sesame Sauce, Chicken And Cucumbers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salt; 1 to 2 cups shredded cooked chicken or about 8 ounces boneless chicken breast; 1 pound cucumber; 12 ounces long pasta like linguine, or 16 ounces fresh Chinese egg noodles; 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil; 1/2 cup sesame paste (tahini) or peanut butter; 2 tablespoons sugar; 3 tablespoons soy sauce, or to taste; 1 teaspoon minced ginger, optional; 1 tablespoon rice or wine vinegar; Hot sesame oil or Tabasco sauce to taste; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or more; At least 1/2 cup minced scallions for garnish

Servings: persons

Salt
1 to 2 cups shredded cooked chicken or about 8 ounces boneless chicken breast
1 pound cucumber
12 ounces long pasta like linguine, or 16 ounces fresh Chinese egg noodles
2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
1/2 cup sesame paste (tahini) or peanut butter
2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons soy sauce, or to taste
1 teaspoon minced ginger, optional
1 tablespoon rice or wine vinegar
Hot sesame oil or Tabasco sauce to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or more
At least 1/2 cup minced scallions for garnish

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Set a large pot of water to boil and salt it. If your chicken is uncooked, poach it in water as it comes to a boil; it will cook in about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, peel cucumbers, cut them in half, and, using a spoon, scoop out seeds. Cut cucumber into shreds and set aside.
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When water comes to a boil, cook pasta until tender but not mushy. (If chicken is not done, you can still add pasta; remove chicken when it is done.) While pasta is cooking, whisk together sesame oil and paste, sugar, soy, ginger, vinegar, hot oil and pepper in a large bowl. Thin sauce with hot water, so that it is about the consistency of heavy cream; you will need 1/4 to 1/2 cup. Stir in cucumber. When pasta is done, drain it and run pasta (and chicken, if necessary) under cold water. Drain. Shred chicken (the easiest way to do this is with your fingers).
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Toss noodles and chicken with sauce and cucumbers. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary (the dish may need salt), then garnish and serve.

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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.
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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salt, 1 to 2 cups shredded cooked chicken or about 8 ounces boneless chicken breast, 1 pound cucumber, 12 ounces long pasta like linguine, or 16 ounces fresh Chinese egg noodles, and more.

Yes, Cold Noodles With Sesame Sauce, Chicken And Cucumbers 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.

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Cold Noodles With Sesame Sauce, Chicken And Cucumbers

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