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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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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Chinese, Thai
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound linguine cooked, rinsed and drained
  • ¾ lb cooked boneless chicken breast thinly sliced
  • ¼ of a small head of cabbage finely sliced (appx. 2 cups)
  • 2 green onions sliced, plus extra for garnish
  • ¼ cup grated carrot plus extra for garnish
  • ¼ cup fresh chopped cilantro leaves plus extra for garnish
For the Sauce
  • 2-3 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon firmly packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoon smooth peanut butter
  • 2 garlic cloves crushed
  • 1 tablespoon ginger finely grated
  • 2-3 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • Juice of one fresh lime
  • 2 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds plus extra for garnish
  • ¼ cup hot water
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. When the sauce is how you like it, add the cilantro and green onions, reserving some for garnish. Stir to combine.
  4. Add the carrots, cabbage and chicken and stir to combine.
  5. Next add the cooked noodles and chicken and toss to combine. I use my hands for this ;)
  6. 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!