Cold Sesame Noodles with Shredded Chicken

Savor the perfect balance of nutty, savory, and tangy flavors with this irresistible Cold Sesame Noodles with Shredded Chicken recipe. This refreshing dish combines tender shredded poached chicken, perfectly al dente spaghetti or Chinese wheat noodles, and crisp julienned cucumber and carrot for a delightful textural contrast. The creamy sesame sauce, made with peanut butter or tahini, soy sauce, and a hint of honey, is infused with fragrant garlic and ginger, creating a deeply satisfying umami flavor. Finished with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and optional red pepper flakes for subtle heat, this quick and easy recipe is ready in just 35 minutes and perfect for meal prep, light lunches, or casual dinners. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a versatile Asian-inspired meal everyone will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 oz spaghetti or Chinese wheat noodles
• 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 3 tbsp peanut butter or tahini
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 clove minced garlic
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 medium cucumber, julienned
• 1 medium carrot, julienned
• 2 stalks scallions, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 0.5 tsp optional crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside.

Step 2

While the noodles cook, bring another pot of water to a boil. Add the chicken breasts and reduce the heat to a simmer. Poach the chicken until fully cooked, about 15 minutes. Remove the chicken, let it cool slightly, and shred it using two forks.

Step 3

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, peanut butter or tahini, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and water until smooth. Add the optional red pepper flakes if you like a spicy kick.

Step 4

In a large bowl, toss the cooked and cooled noodles with the shredded chicken, cucumber, carrot, and scallions.

Step 5

Pour the sesame sauce over the noodle mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated. Adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 6

Transfer the noodles to a serving dish and garnish with toasted sesame seeds.

Step 7

Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(982.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1654.3

Total Fat 70.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.7g
Cholesterol 295.8mg	0%
Sodium 2308.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 115.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.6g	0%
Total Sugars 28.6g
Protein 140.5g	0%

Vitamin D 17.4IU	0%
Calcium 225.2mg	0%
Iron 8.8mg	0%
Potassium 1962.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.3%

Protein: 33.9%

Carbs: 27.8%