Soba Noodle Salad with Caramelized Chicken and Chili Oil

Name: Soba Noodle Salad with Caramelized Chicken and Chili Oil
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 2 green onions; 2 garlic cloves; 2 star anise pods; 2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 pound boneless; 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 8 ounces soba noodles; 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 1/2 seedless cucumber; 4 radishes; 1/2 cup freshly torn cilantro leaves

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Total Time
35 mins
Servings
4
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Asian

Soba Noodle Salad with Caramelized Chicken and Chili Oil

Iris Warren

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Balanced, flavorful, and enjoyable—this recipe has it all.

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Ingredients

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chili oil

2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 star anise pods
2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
1/2 cup vegetable oil

soba salad

1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into pieces
1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces soba noodles
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1/2 seedless cucumber, thinly sliced
4 radishes, thinly sliced
1/2 cup freshly torn cilantro leaves

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Instructions

chili oil

Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium low heat. Cook until the garlic and green onions begin to brown, then remove from heat and let cool completely. This can be stored in the fridge and made a few days ahead of time.
Season the chicken with the brown sugar, salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Add the chicken and sear until golden brown on all sides. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes, until cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
Cook the soba noodles as directed. When finished cooking, rinse the noodles under cold water and add them to a large bowl. Toss with the soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar and sesame oil. Add in the chicken, cucumber, radish and cilantro, tossing well. Serve with drizzles of the chili oil. This is also delicious once it sits in the fridge for a few hours.