Description
Cold Sesame Noodles with Shredded Chicken is a refreshing dish that perfectly combines nutty flavors and vibrant textures, making it an ideal choice for warm days or casual gatherings. This easy-to-make recipe features tender noodles coated in a creamy sesame sauce, complemented by juicy chicken and crisp vegetables. With its delightful balance of flavors and stunning presentation, this dish is sure to impress at your next meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp pure sesame oil
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 8 oz traditional wheat or rice noodles
- 1 cucumber, julienned
- 1 cup carrots, grated
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Boil seasoned water in a pot, add chicken breasts, and cook for about 15 minutes until fully cooked. Let cool before shredding.
- Prepare the noodles: In another pot of boiling water, cook the noodles according to package instructions (8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Create the sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, and a hint of sugar in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Toss everything together: In a large bowl, combine cooled noodles, shredded chicken, cucumber, carrots, and green onions. Pour over the sauce and toss gently to coat.
- Add finishing touches: Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg