Description
Cold Sesame Chicken Noodles are a delightful fusion of tender chicken, silky soba noodles, and a rich sesame sauce, making it an ideal lunch option for warm days or busy weekdays. This refreshing dish is quick to prepare and incredibly versatile, allowing you to mix in your favorite vegetables for a personalized touch. Serve it cold at picnics or warm for a satisfying meal?either way, it’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz soba noodles
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 cucumber (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
Instructions
- Cook the chicken in boiling salted water for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked; let cool before shredding.
- Prepare soba noodles according to package instructions (5-7 minutes); drain and rinse under cold water.
- While cooling, thinly slice the cucumber and shred the carrots.
- In a bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and minced garlic.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, soba noodles, veggies, and drizzle with the sauce; toss until well coated.
- Serve cold or at room temperature; garnish with toasted sesame seeds or green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 354
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 662mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 73mg