Cold Peanut Sesame Noodle Chicken (Print Version)
Chilled noodles, savory chicken, peanut dressing, fresh veggies, and crunchy toppings in every bite.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Main
01 - 250 g cooked ramen noodles or soba noodles
02 - 1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken (approximately 140 g)
03 - 1/2 cucumber, julienned
04 - 1 carrot, grated
05 - 2 green onions, sliced
→ Garnish
06 - Sesame seeds, to taste
07 - Crushed peanuts, to taste
→ Dressing
08 - 3 tablespoons peanut butter
09 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
10 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
11 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
12 - 1 teaspoon honey
13 - Water, as needed to thin
# How to Make It:
01 - In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, and enough water to reach a smooth, pourable consistency.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, toss cold cooked noodles with shredded chicken, julienned cucumber, grated carrot, and sliced green onions.
03 - Pour the prepared dressing over the noodle mixture and gently toss until evenly coated.
04 - Transfer to serving bowls and garnish generously with sesame seeds and crushed peanuts before serving.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Ready in under thirty minutes
- Crowd-pleaser with a satisfying creamy sauce
- Great for using leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken
- Pantry-friendly ingredients for both noodles and sauce
02 -
- High in protein and filling enough for a meal
- Easy to prep ahead for meal planning
- Totally flexible for veggie swaps or extra add ins
03 -
- Add a splash of chili crisp oil to the sauce if you want heat
- Toss the noodles with a little sesame oil first to keep them from sticking
- Toast your peanuts and sesame seeds for maximum flavor