SZECHUAN CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

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Make and share this Szechuan Chicken Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut in thin strips
3 tablespoons light soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1/2 lb vermicelli, cooked according to package directions
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1/2 cup finely grated carrot
1/2 cup seeded and grated cucumber
1 1/2 cups fresh bean sprouts, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (garnishment)
1/2 cup water
6 tablespoons light soy sauce
3 tablespoons peanut butter
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • In glass bowl, mix together soy sauce, sugar and red pepper flakes. Add chicken strips, turning to coat; cover and marinate in refrigerator 20 minutes.
  • In frypan, place sesame oil over high heat. Add chicken strips and stir-fry about 5 minutes or until chicken is lightly browned. Remove chicken from frypan and cool.
  • In large bowl, place vermicelli, chicken, green onions, carrots, cucumber and bean sprouts; toss gently to mix well.
  • Pour Dressing over mixture and stir until well coated. Refrigerate 30 minutes, arrange on platter and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  • For the Dressing: In small bowl, whisk all dressing ingredients together.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 547.9, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 2474.9, Carbohydrate 55.2, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 8.6, Protein 41.8

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