Pasta Chicken Salad with Peanuts Recipe

Name: Pasta Chicken Salad with Peanuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 small chicken breasts whole; 1 pound pasta, linguine in 6 inch lengths; 1 small green bell peppers julienned; 1 small sweet red bell peppers julienned; 4 each scallions, spring or green onions finely sliced; 1 cup peanuts, salted roasted, chopped; 1 each lemon juice of; 2 tablespoons dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 each garlic cloves minced; 2 tablespoons ginger root fresh, finely chopped; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar to 1/3 cup; ⅓ cup sesame oil; ⅓ cup vegetable oil; ⅓ cup olive oil; 1 x salt and black pepper to taste; 1 x cucumbers; 1 x watercress

Servings: persons

3 small chicken breasts whole
1 pound pasta, linguine in 6 inch lengths
1 small green bell peppers julienned
1 small sweet red bell peppers julienned
4 each scallions, spring or green onions finely sliced
1 cup peanuts, salted roasted, chopped
1 each lemon juice of
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 each garlic cloves minced
2 tablespoons ginger root fresh, finely chopped
1/4 cup red wine vinegar to 1/3 cup
⅓ cup sesame oil
⅓ cup vegetable oil
⅓ cup olive oil
1 x salt and black pepper to taste
1 x cucumbers
1 x watercress

1
Poach chicken breasts in lightly salted water or chicken broth until done, about 10 minutes.
2
(Or season the chicken with salt and pepper and bake it at 375F (190C).
3
for 25 minutes).
4
When chicken is cool, remove the meat from the bones and slice the meat thinly against the grain.
5
Cook linguine in salted water according to package instructions.
6
Rinse with cold water to cool.
7
Drain linguine.
8
Place the chicken, linguine, peppers, scallions and peanuts in a large bowl.
9
Prepare vinaigrette by whisking together all the ingredients.
10
Gradually pour the dressing over the salad; mix well.
11
Garnish with cucumber slices (peel the cucumber, cut it in half, remove the seeds and slice it) and watercress sprigs.

1416

kcal

Calories

Fat

131

Carbs

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

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 small chicken breasts whole, 1 pound pasta, linguine in 6 inch lengths, 1 small green bell peppers julienned, 1 small sweet red bell peppers julienned, and more.

Yes, Pasta Chicken Salad with Peanuts 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!

Pasta Chicken Salad with Peanuts

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Variations & substitutions

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