Savory Sesame Chicken Noodle Delight 🍜

Chinese Sesame Noodles with Chicken Recipe 🍜

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 38 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup tahini
• 6 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons minced ginger
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 teaspoons sugar
• 4 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon hot oil
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 1 pound chicken breast, chopped into bite-size pieces
• 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped
• 1-2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 8 ounces spaghetti or Chinese noodles

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, soy sauce, minced ginger, minced garlic, sugar, sesame oil, and hot oil until well combined. Stir in the cold water until the sauce is smooth. Set aside.

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2. Prepare the Ingredients: Chop the chicken breast into bite-size pieces and set aside. Peel the cucumber, slice it, and remove the seeds, then chop it into bite-size pieces.

3. Cook the Noodles: In a pot of boiling water, cook the noodles according to package instructions until they are tender, usually about 5-8 minutes. Once cooked, drain the noodles and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process. Allow them to drain thoroughly.

4. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, toss together the cooked and drained noodles with the chopped chicken and cucumber.

5. Add the Sauce: Pour half of the prepared sauce over the noodles, chicken, and cucumber mixture. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Gently toss everything together until well coated.

6. Serve: Transfer the sesame noodles with chicken to a serving platter or serve directly from the bowl. Optionally, pass around the remaining sauce at the table for individuals to add as desired.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• Calories: 838.3
• Fat: 27.7g
• Saturated Fat: 5.9g
• Cholesterol: 191mg
• Sodium: 1615.4mg
• Carbohydrates: 92.5g
• Fiber: 4.8g
• Sugar: 8.2g
• Protein: 53.7g

These Chinese sesame noodles with chicken are a flavorful and satisfying dish, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or for entertaining guests. The combination of nutty tahini, savory soy sauce, and aromatic ginger and garlic creates a deliciously balanced sauce that coats every strand of noodles and tender pieces of chicken. The addition of crisp cucumber adds a refreshing crunch, while sesame seeds provide a delightful nuttiness and texture. Serve this dish warm or cold, either way, it’s sure to be a hit!