Cold Soba Salad Recipe

Name: Cold Soba Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 chicken breast, boneless and skinless (about 6-ounces each); 3 tablespoons sesame oil; Salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 teaspoon minced ginger; 1 teaspoon chili paste; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 cup hoisin sauce; 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar; 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter; 1/2 cup water; 1 pound Soba noodles; 1/2 cup chopped toasted peanuts; 1/4 cup chopped green onions, (green part only)

Servings: persons

2 chicken breast, boneless and skinless (about 6-ounces each)
3 tablespoons sesame oil
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced ginger
1 teaspoon chili paste
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
1/2 cup water
1 pound Soba noodles
1/2 cup chopped toasted peanuts
1/4 cup chopped green onions, (green part only)

1
Preheat the grill.
2
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
3
Season the chicken breast with 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, salt and pepper.
4
Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side.
5
Remove from the grill and cool completely.
6
In a saucepan, heat the remaining sesame oil.
7
Add the garlic, ginger and chili paste.
8
Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
9
Stir in the sugar and continue to cook for 1 minute.
10
Stir in the hoisin, vinegar, peanut butter and water.
11
Mix well.
12
Bring the mixture to a simmer and remove from the heat.
13
Cool the sauce completely.
14
Add the noodles to the water and cook until tender, about 4 to 4 1/2 minutes, stirring the noodles constantly with chop sticks.
15
Drain and rinse the noodles under cold water, using your fingers to separate the noodles while cooling.
16
Toss the noodles in the peanut dressing.
17
Slice the chicken, very thin, on the bias.
18
Add the sliced chicken, peanuts and green onions to the pasta.
19
Mix well.
20
Season with salt and pepper.
21
Serve the noodles cold.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 chicken breast, boneless and skinless (about 6-ounces each), 3 tablespoons sesame oil, Salt, Freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Cold Soba Salad 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!

Cold Soba Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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