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Sesame Noodles with Chicken | Delicious Warm or Cold!

April 22, 2017 by Mindi Cherry

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These sesame noodles with chicken are so easy to make and can easily be tweaked to suit your family. They are delicious hot, warm or cold!

My mother makes the most amazing sesame noodles with chicken – really better than I have ever tasted in any Chinese restaurant.  It is one of her go-to recipes for parties because everyone goes nuts for it. It can be served chilled, at room temperature or even warm!

The variations are really endless with this dish. I've made it with red and yellow pepper strips, edamame, julienned cucumber, steamed broccoli and bean sprouts. The protein is optional too, but does help make it a complete meal. Try it with thinly sliced, cooked beef or even shrimp…or go meatless and add tofu!

In the mood for something a little more substantial?  Try this one-pan Chicken Caprese recipe!

In the mood for something a little more substantial? Try this one-pan Chicken Caprese recipe!

For this recipe, I used spaghetti but if your grocery store has a decent Asian section, you might want to try using lo mein noodles (Wegmans makes a fabulous lo mein noodles – found in the freezer section).(note: since I first created this recipe, asian noodles are easier to find in most store – or you can even buy udon noodles online!)

I love adding the cabbage for some extra crunch and texture, but you can leave that out if you want or cabbage doesn't “agree” with you. If you want to add some more color to the dish – try using red cabbage!

NOTE: Sesame oil has a strong flavor, so I suggest starting with two tablespoons and adding more as needed. You can also swap out the olive oil with canola or vegetable oil, which is a more authentic. You could add some more heat by mixing some Sriracha or chili oil into the dressing.

Any leftovers will keeps nicely in the refrigerator, but it will soak up the sauce as it sits. We usually mix up some soy, sesame oil and a little water and toss it again before serving a second time.

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Sesame Noodles with Chicken | Delicious Warm or Cold!

These sesame noodles with chicken are no easy to make and can easily be tweaked to suit your family. They are delicious hot, warm or even cold!
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Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Chinese, Thai
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Author: Mindi

Ingredients 

  • 1 pound linguine cooked, rinsed and drained
  • 3/4 lb cooked boneless chicken breast thinly sliced
  • 1/4 of a small head of cabbage finely sliced (appx. 2 cups)
  • 2 green onions sliced, plus extra for garnish
  • 1/4 cup grated carrot plus extra for garnish
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro leaves plus extra for garnish

For the Sauce

  • 2-3 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp firmly packed brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp smooth peanut butter
  • 2 garlic cloves crushed
  • 1 tbsp ginger finely grated
  • 2-3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • Juice of one fresh lime
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds plus extra for garnish
  • 1/4 cup hot water
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional

Instructions

  • Add the sesame oil, olive oil, brown sugar, peanut butter, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, lime juice and sesame seeds to a very large bowl and whisk to combine.
  • Taste the dressing. Here is where you'll want to add more of whatever you like along with salt and pepper. I usually like more acidity in mine and add more lime. If you want some heat, add the crushed red pepper.
  • When the sauce is how you like it, add the cilantro and green onions, reserving some for garnish. Stir to combine.
  • Add the carrots, cabbage and chicken and stir to combine.
  • Next add the cooked noodles and chicken and toss to combine. I use my hands for this 😉
  • Serve immediately with some cilantro, green onions and carrots sprinkled over the top for garnish.

Notes

You can swap out the vegetables and proteins...the sauce is really the star of the show here! Try it with beef or shrimp...or add in some edamame, steamed broccoli or bean sprouts. The choices are endless!

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Comments

  1. Brian J says

    August 31, 2015 at 2:13 am

    We enjoy Asian food a lot in the Jones household, and most of the time there is not much leftovers, however I love the idea of this without the meat and cold for a light summer lunch! Thanks for sharing #meltinyourmouth

  2. Karly says

    September 6, 2015 at 8:58 am

    These noodles are calling my name! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!

  3. Allie says

    September 8, 2015 at 2:15 am

    This looks so yummy. I’m always looking for new asian noodle dishes. Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty

  4. Laura says

    July 7, 2016 at 10:08 pm

    What a wonderful recipe.
    Thank you for sharing this at Thoughts of Home. We are so glad you are here.

  5. Julie says

    July 8, 2016 at 9:47 am

    This looks amazing!

  6. Linda smythe says

    July 29, 2016 at 10:22 pm

    I am looking for a cold dish to make as a main dish for my husband’s birthday since were going to be doing a picnic with a group of people wondering how many people this recipe will serve?

  7. Patti says

    May 14, 2017 at 7:35 am

    This sounds like a really good recipe. I was wondering how much chicken to put in.

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