Szechuan Pasta Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Szechuan Pasta Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. thin noodles; 3/4 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup peanut oil; 2 cups mayonnaise; 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard; 1/4 cup Oriental-style sesame oil; 2 chicken breasts; 6 green onions, thinly sliced; 2 carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 can (8 oz.) sliced bamboo shoots, drained; 1 jar (6 oz.) mini corn on the cob, drained and thinly sliced; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro; 1/2 lb. snow peas, trimmed, julienned, blanched and cooled in cold water; Lightly toasted sesame seeds; Szechuan chili oil

Servings: persons

1 lb. thin noodles
3/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup peanut oil
2 cups mayonnaise
1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
1/4 cup Oriental-style sesame oil
2 chicken breasts
6 green onions, thinly sliced
2 carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 can (8 oz.) sliced bamboo shoots, drained
1 jar (6 oz.) mini corn on the cob, drained and thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 lb. snow peas, trimmed, julienned, blanched and cooled in cold water
Lightly toasted sesame seeds
Szechuan chili oil

1
Poach and cool chicken breasts; cut into bite-sized pieces and reserve.
2
Cook noodles; drain and toss into a large bowl with 1/2 cup soy sauce, then peanut oil.
3
Cool to room temperature, occassionally stirring the noodles to coat thoroughly.
4
Combine mayonnaise with mustard, sesame oil and the remaining 1/4 cup soy sauce and chili oil to taste.
5
Refrigerate until ready to use.
6
Add chicken, green onions, carrots, sweet pepper, bamboo shoots, mini corn and chopped cilantro to noodles; mix gently.
7
Add mayonnaise mixture and blend well.
8
Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, preferable overnight.
9
Just before serving add julienned snow peas, adding a little extra soy sauce and peanut oil or mayonnaise if noodles seem dry.
10
Garnish with sesame seeds.

1726

kcal

Calories

118

Fat

124

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. thin noodles, 3/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup peanut oil, 2 cups mayonnaise, and more.

Yes, Szechuan Pasta Chicken 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!

Szechuan Pasta Chicken Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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