Sesame Pasta Chicken Salad
Sesame Pasta Chicken Salad brings tender bow ties and shredded chicken together with a soy-sesame dressing, bright rice vinegar, and a touch of ginger. Toasted sesame seeds, cilantro, and green onions add nutty crunch and fresh aromatics. It’s a light, flavorful dish perfect for warm-weather picnics, potlucks, or a make-ahead lunch.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sesame seeds and cook, stirring often, until lightly toasted. Take off the heat and set aside.
- 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until slightly firm. Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water until cool. Transfer it to a large bowl.
- 3
In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vegetable oil, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, sesame seeds, ginger, and pepper. Shake well.
- 4
Pour the sesame dressing over the pasta and toss to coat evenly. Gently mix in the chicken, cilantro, and green onions.
- Calories 405.01 kcal High
- Protein 16.92 g Good Source
- Carbs 50.56 g Moderate
- Total Fat 16.22 g High
- Saturated Fat 2.43 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 30.85 mg Moderate
- Sodium 890.22 mg High
- Fiber 3.5 g Moderate
- Sugar 6.25 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 1.05 g Low Source
- Calcium 48.7 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.0 mg Low Source
- Potassium 284.24 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 8.0 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.63 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
About This Recipe
Sesame Pasta Chicken Salad is a Chinese dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 10, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cooked Lemon Chicken Breast, Dry Pasta, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 405.01 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sesame Pasta Chicken Salad?
- It is a Chinese salad recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Sesame Pasta Chicken Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cooked Lemon Chicken Breast, Dry Pasta, Fresh Cilantro, Green Onion. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Sesame Pasta Chicken Salad?
- Explore these Chinese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Sesame Pasta Chicken Salad?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 405.01 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sesame Pasta Chicken Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
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