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Noodle Salad With Chicken and Chile-Scallion Oil

By The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

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A white plate of noodle salad with chicken and chilescallion oil.
Noodle Salad with Chicken and Chile-Scallion OilMichael Graydon + Nikole Herriott

This spicy, crunchy, and refreshing noodle salad will make any weeknight better, and is a great way to use up leftover roast chicken.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

Chile-Scallion Oil:

2 scallions, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 star anise pods
2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns
1/2 cup vegetable oil

Noodles and assembly:

6 ounces Japanese wheat noodles (such as ramen, somen, or udon)
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 large English hothouse cucumber, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced
4 radishes, trimmed, thinly sliced
1 cup cilantro leaves or any sprout

Preparation

  1. For chile-scallion oil:

    Step 1

    Cook all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat, swirling pan occasionally, until scallions and garlic are just golden brown, about 3 minutes. Let cool; transfer oil to a jar.

    Step 2

    DO AHEAD: Chile oil can be made 4 days ahead. Cover and chill.

  2. For noodles and assembly:

    Step 3

    Cook noodles in a large pot of boiling water according to package directions; drain. Rinse noodles under cold water, then shake off as much water as possible.

    Step 4

    Whisk soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and oil in a medium bowl until sugar dissolves. Add noodles, chicken, and scallions; toss to coat. Toss with cucumber, radishes, and cilantro and drizzle with chile oil just before serving.

    Step 5

    DO AHEAD: Noodles can be cooked the night before. Toss with 1 teaspoon oil; cover and chill. Store noodles with chicken; store vegetables and dressing separately.

TagsPasta SaladPastaUdon NoodleNoodlePasta & NoodlesRamen NoodleMainDinnerLunchDairy FreeEasyWeeknight Meals30 Minutes or LessQuickBon Appétit

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