This totally cool – LITERALLY – Chinese noodle salad is a gamechanger | Marion’s Kitchen

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Tofu is a plant-based protein alternative.

noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Zucchini noodles are lower in carbs.

Add chicken thighs and drumsticks to a pot with chicken stock and bring to a simmer.

Cook chicken for 15 minutes, then turn off heat and let sit to finish cooking gently.

Prepare the dressing by mixing garlic, sesame paste, peanut butter, sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and hot water until smooth.

Blanch bean shoots in boiling water for about a minute, then rinse to cool.

Blanch snow pea shoots in boiling water for a few seconds, then rinse to cool.

Slice cucumber and remove seeds, then prepare radish, spring onion, and cilantro (optional).

Cook wheat noodles according to package instructions, then cool on ice instead of rinsing with water.

Combine cooled noodles with bean shoots, snow pea shoots, and some dressing, tossing to coat.

Add shredded chicken and more dressing, then mix everything together.

Build the bowl with noodles, crunchy toppings, peanuts, sesame seeds, and a drizzle of dressing.

Optionally add chili oil before serving.

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