CHICKEN AND NOODLES WITH SESAME-GINGER DRESSING

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Chicken and Noodles With Sesame-Ginger Dressing image

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, pastas, main course

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast
1 cup dry white wine
2/3 pound Kirby cucumbers
2 cloves garlic
Enough fresh or frozen ginger to yield 1 tablespoon coarsely grated
2 tablespoons Asian sesame paste
1 1/2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil
1 teaspoon hot-chili oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon white wine or dry vermouth
8 ounces very thin Chinese noodles or Italian spaghettini
2 scallions
Few sprigs cilantro to yield 2 tablespoons chopped
10 cherry tomatoes

Steps:

  • Bring some water to boil in a covered pot for the pasta.
  • Poach the chicken breasts in 1 cup of white wine, adding water if necessary to cover, for 10 to 15 minutes; drain, then shred.
  • Wash, trim and coarsely shred cucumbers; mince garlic; grate ginger. Combine with sesame paste, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, hot-chili oil, rice vinegar, and wine or vermouth; mix thoroughly.
  • Cook noodles according to package directions.
  • Wash, trim and slice scallions. Mix scallions with cucumber mixture, and chicken.
  • Wash, dry and chop cilantro.
  • When noodles are cooked, drain and mix with chicken and sauce, and sprinkle with cilantro. Decorate with tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 889, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 104 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 43 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 479 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Limansha Damsarani
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This dish was a bit bland. I would recommend adding more spices or herbs.


Fariha Umair
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I'm not a fan of sesame ginger dressing, but I really enjoyed this dish. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the noodles were al dente.


Bishop James Kiragu
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This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The end result was a delicious and flavorful meal.


Jahidul Hasan
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I was looking for a new chicken and noodles recipe and this one didn't disappoint. It was easy to make and the dressing was delicious.


Hezekiah Parker
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. My family loves it!


Husham Hope
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less soy sauce.


Successs nwachukwu
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken and noodles, but this dish was actually really good. The dressing was light and refreshing, and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


marwan sophy
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The sesame ginger dressing was the star of the show. It was so flavorful and really made the dish.


Capricious Dame
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I was surprised at how easy this dish was to make. It's definitely a weeknight go-to recipe.


Natasha Gift
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more spices or herbs.


MST NAZMA KHATUN
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the noodles were cooked perfectly.


Rajib Khan
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This dish was easy to make and the ingredients were easy to find. I will definitely be making this again.


Shanto Hossain
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The dressing was a bit too sweet for my taste, but otherwise the dish was delicious.


egor
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big success! Everyone loved it.


Kawaida Umar
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This chicken and noodles dish was a hit with my family! The sesame ginger dressing was flavorful and complemented the chicken and noodles perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.