Refreshing Chinese Glass Noodle Chicken Salad Recipe

glass noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Zucchini noodles are lower in carbs and calories.

cooked chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides a plant-based protein alternative.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Sunflower seeds are nut-free and budget-friendly.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

Soak glass noodles in hot water for about 3 minutes until al dente.

Shred boiled chicken thigh into bite-sized pieces.

Julienne cucumber and carrot.

Crush citron peppercorns.

In a bowl, combine 1.5 teaspoons of young black vinegar and the same amount of sugar.

Add 1 tablespoon of sesame paste and 2 tablespoons of light soy sauce to the vinegar and sugar mixture.

Incorporate 2 teaspoons of chili oil into the dressing.

Add chicken stock to thin out the dressing slightly.

In a large bowl, mix glass noodles, shredded chicken, cucumber, and carrot with the dressing.

Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and finely sliced spring onion.

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