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Cold Sesame Chicken Noodle Salad

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A refreshing and flavorful cold noodle salad featuring tender chicken, crunchy veggies, and a spicy, nutty chili crisp dressing. Perfect for quick meals, meal prep, or warm days.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces thin noodles (rice vermicelli or spaghetti)
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or sliced (rotisserie chicken works great)
  • 1 medium cucumber, julienned or thinly sliced
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2–3 tablespoons chili crisp

Instructions

  1. Cook the noodles: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 ounces of noodles and cook according to package instructions (3-5 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Set aside in a large bowl.
  2. Prepare the chicken and veggies: Shred or slice cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces. Julienne cucumber and thinly slice green onions. Chop cilantro if using. Add all to the bowl with noodles.
  3. Make the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger until smooth. Adjust sweetness or acidity to taste.
  4. Toss the salad: Pour the dressing over noodles, chicken, and veggies. Add chili crisp. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat everything evenly.
  5. Garnish and serve: Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and additional chopped cilantro on top. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to meld flavors.

Notes

Rinse noodles under cold water to prevent clumping. Toast sesame seeds lightly for extra flavor. Adjust chili crisp amount to control heat. Use leftover cooked chicken to save time. Toss noodles with a little sesame oil if they stick after chilling.

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Keywords: cold noodle salad, sesame chicken salad, chili crisp, easy lunch, meal prep, gluten-free option, healthy salad

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