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Chinese Cold Sesame Chicken Rice Noodles

These cold sesame chicken noodles are creamy, savory, and packed with nutty sesame flavor. Tossed with tender shredded chicken, crisp cucumber, and a flavorful sesame sauce, they make an easy and refreshing meal that comes together quickly.
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Ingredients

  • Rice noodles
  • Chicken breast
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 3 tbsp Chinese sesame paste
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1½ tbsp rice vinegar
  • ½ tbsp honey or sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • Chili oil
  • Cucumber sliced
  • Green onions sliced
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Season the chicken breast with salt and poach for 12–15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let cool, then shred.
  • Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  • Make the sesame sauce by whisking together 3 tablespoons Chinese sesame paste, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and chili oil.
  • Gradually whisk in 3–5 tablespoons warm water until the sauce reaches a smooth, pourable consistency.
  • Toss the cold noodles with the shredded chicken and sesame sauce.
  • Top with cucumber, green onions, sesame seeds, and any additional chili oil or chili crisp.
  • Enjoy.