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4.8 from 12 votes

Sesame Noodles with Chicken and Crunchy Vegetables

These cold noodles hit the spot on warm days, and pack well for a lunch you don't need to reheat.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 582 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian , Chinese

Ingredients

For the Poached Chicken
  • 2 chicken breasts about 1 lb
  • 2 talks scallion cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 knob ginger sliced
  • 3 Thai chili peppers optional
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ½ cup Shaoxing wine
  • 2 cups water
For the noodles
  • 10 oz dry Lo Mein noodles
  • ½ cup raw sugar snap peas
  • 1 raw bell pepper
  • ½ cup edamame
For the sauce
  • 2 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3 ½ tablespoon soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoon Tahini
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 2 teaspoon chili crisp
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 knob ginger finely grated

Instructions

For the poached chicken
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  1. Add scallions, 1 knob of sliced ginger, 2 cloves of crushed garlic, chili peppers, soy sauce, shaoxing wine and water to a large saucepan.
  2. Bring liquid to a boil and add chicken breasts. Simmer covered until breasts reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit, about 20 minutes
  3. Remove breasts from liquid and shred. Set aside
For the sauce
  1. Mix all the ingredients together until smooth
For the noodles
  1. Boil noodles according to package directions. Drain and sprinkle with sesame oil to avoid sticking
  2. Julienne bell pepper. Set aside with raw sugar snap peas and edamame.
  3. Mix together chicken, noodles and vegetables with sauce. Serve cold

Nutrition Information

Calories 582kcal (29%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 582

% Daily Value*

Calories 582kcal 29%

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