Shredded Chicken Cold Noodles

Light, flavorful, and ready in 10 minutes!

Senny

Every summer, I crave cold noodles. When I was a kid, my mom would make this dish on hot afternoons—tender chicken, crunchy cucumbers, peanuts, and a tangy-spicy sauce that instantly cooled me down. Now, I make it myself and love how quick, healthy, and satisfying it is. Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, this dish beats takeout any day!

🔍 Ingredient Breakdown

The magic lies in its layers: juicy chicken for protein, crisp cucumbers and cilantro for freshness, peanuts for crunch, and a garlicky, spicy, nutty sauce that ties it all together. The sauce balances savory (soy sauce), tangy (vinegar), nutty (sesame), and sweet (sugar) flavors. Adjust ingredients to taste—add more sesame paste for richness or reduce oil for a lighter version.

🍽️Serving Suggestions

Enjoy as a light lunch or dinner, paired with iced tea or lime soda. For extra veggies, add bean sprouts or shredded carrots. Fitness enthusiasts can increase chicken and reduce noodles for a low-carb option. Make the sauce ahead for quick meals!

❤️ Why You’ll Love It

It’s foolproof, healthy, and packed with textures—tender chicken, crunchy peanuts, and refreshing cucumbers in every bite. Even picky eaters devour it! If you love no-fuss, guilt-free meals, this will become your summer staple.

🥗RECIPE🥗

🥬Ingredients list

Main: 1 chicken breast (200g), 200g noodles
Toppings: ½ cucumber, 20g peanuts, cilantro
Sauce: 2 garlic cloves (minced), 1 tbsp chili flakes, 1 tbsp sesame seeds, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp vinegar, ½ tbsp dark soy sauce, ½ tbsp sesame oil, ½ tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp sesame paste (optional)
Chicken Poaching: 10 Sichuan peppercorns, 1 tbsp cooking wine, scallions

👩🍳DIRECTIONS

Poach Chicken: Simmer chicken with peppercorns, scallions, and wine in water for 10 mins. Shred when cool.
Make Sauce: Mix garlic, chili flakes, sesame seeds; pour hot oil. Add soy sauce, vinegar, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar (and sesame paste if using).
Cook Noodles: Boil noodles for 3 mins, rinse under cold water, and drain.
Assemble: Layer noodles, chicken, cucumbers, peanuts, cilantro. Drizzle sauce and toss.