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Asian Cooking
Chicken Noodle Salad

Chicken Noodle Salad      "Chicken Noodle Salad" is available in PDF format print friendly version

An excellent combination of shapes and sizes with a light vinaigrette dressing. Wonderful sesame oil finish.
 
Boneless, skinless chicken breast halves1/2 lb.225 g
(about 2)
Water, to cover
 
VINAIGRETTE DRESSING
White vinegar2 tbsp.30 mL
Granulated sugar3 tbsp.50 mL
Sesame (or cooking) oil1 tsp.5 mL
Dry mustard1/4 tsp.1 mL
Soy sauce1 tbsp.15 mL
Onion powder1/4 tsp.1 mL
 
Cooking oil1/2 tsp.2 mL
Large egg, fork-beaten11
 
Fresh bean sprouts2 cups500 mL
Thinly sliced romaine lettuce2 cups500 mL
Sesame seeds, toasted 2 tbsp.30 mL
Chow mein noodles1 cup250 mL
Green onions, chopped22
 
Chow mein noodles, for garnish1/2 cup125 mL
 
Cook chicken in water in large saucepan for about 18 minutes until no pink remains and juices run clear. Drain. Cool. Cut into strips. Chill until ready to assemble salad.

Vinaigrette Dressing: Combine first 6 ingredients in small bowl. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Makes 1/4 cup (60 mL) dressing.

Heat cooking oil in frying pan on medium. Add egg. Cover. Cook until set. Turn out onto cutting surface. Cool. Cut into thin strips. Cut strips into 2 inch (5 cm) lengths. Chill until ready to assemble salad.

Combine bean sprouts, lettuce and sesame seeds in large bowl. Add first amount of chow mein noodles and green onion. Toss to mix. Add chicken and dressing. Toss until well coated. Turn into serving bowl.

Top with egg strips and second amount of chow mein noodles. Makes 5 1/2 cups (1.4 L).
 
1 cup (250 mL): 182 Calories; 7.3 g Total Fat; 245 mg Sodium; 14 g Protein; 17 g Carbohydrate; 2 g Dietary Fiber
 
 
 
Reprinted from Asian Cooking © Company's Coming Publishing Limited

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