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Cold Noodles with Shredded Chicken

Cold noodles are the perfect food for summer. Light, refreshing, and easy to make, this recipe includes shredded poached chicken and a very flavorful sauce.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 715 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

For the noodles, you'll need:
  • 1 chicken breast (left at room temperature for 1-2 hours so it's not cold from the fridge)
  • 2 lices ginger
  • 1 scallion (cut into 3-inch lengths)
  • 2 ervings noodles (almost any noodle or pasta will work)
  • 1/2 seedless cucumber (julienned)
  • 1 1/2 cup bean sprouts (raw or blanched)
  • 1/3 - 1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts (coarsely chopped; see our wok roasted peanuts recipe, which you can prepare ahead of time. Store-bought also works.)
  • 1 scallion (finely chopped)
  • A small handful chopped cilantro
For the sauce, you'll need:
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 4 cloves garlic (finely minced)
  • 4 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 2 - 3 teaspoons Chili oil (omit if you don’t like heat)
  • salt (to taste)

Instructions

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  1. First, poach the chicken breast. Fill a small pot with enough water to submerge the chicken breast (but don't add the chicken yet), and add the ginger and scallion. When the water comes to a boil, add the chicken, and bring to a boil again. Immediately cover the pot, shut off the heat, and let the chicken sit in the water for 22-25 minutes. In the meantime, prepare the rest of the ingredients.
  2. Prepare the sauce by combining all the sauce ingredients in a bowl.
  3. Cook your choice of noodle by following the package instructions. Remember, no one likes soggy overcooked noodles, so keep an eye on them or set a timer! Drain the noodles and rinse thoroughly under cold water. They're now ready to use. If you're not ready to eat them right away, mix in about 1-2 teaspoons of oil to prevent the noodles from sticking together.
  4. Assemble the noodles by mixing the following together: noodles, shredded chicken, julienned cucumber, bean sprouts, chopped peanuts, scallion and cilantro. Pour the sauce over everything and toss together. Serve!

Nutrition Information

Calories 715kcal (36%) Carbohydrates 71g (24%) Protein 47g (94%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 72mg (24%) Potassium 890mg (25%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 230IU (5%) Vitamin C 17.9mg (20%) Calcium 58mg (6%) Iron 2.6mg (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 715

% Daily Value*

Calories 715kcal 36%
Carbohydrates 71g 24%
Protein 47g 94%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Potassium 890mg 19%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin A 230IU 5%
Vitamin C 17.9mg 20%
Calcium 58mg 6%
Iron 2.6mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.