CHICKEN, MEIN, AND VEGETABLES IN CREAMY SZECHUAN DRESSING

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A great crowd pleaser, perfect for Superbowl Sunday. It is light, crunchy, spicy and different from other pasta salads. I've used this recipe for surprise birthday parties to baby showers to summer barbecues. I got this from Cold Pasta by James McNair. DON'T BE PUT OFF BY THE LIST OF INGREDIENTS. Please read through entire recipe for garnishes not listed in ingredients. Enjoy.

Provided by thistleridge

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 45m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb angel hair pasta
3/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup peanut oil
2 cups mayonnaise
1 tablespoon dijon-style mustard
1/4 cup sesame oil
1 lb chicken breast (poached or grilled)
6 green onions, thinly sliced
1 red pepper, coarsely chopped
2 carrots, peeled & coarsely chopped
8 ounces bamboo shoots, drained
6 ounces miniature corn cobs, sliced
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1 lb snow peas, julienned

Steps:

  • Cut cooked chicken into bite sized pieces.
  • Cook noodles until al dente. Drain and toss with 1/2°C soy sauce and peanut oil.
  • In a separate bowl combine mayo, mustard, sesame oil and remaining 1/4 cup soy sauce and ***chili oil to taste or hot sauce. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Add chicken, green onion, carrots, sweet red pepper, bamboo shoots, miniature corn, and chopped cilantro to noodles. Mix gently.
  • Add reserved mayo mixture and blend well.
  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, preferably overnight.
  • About 30 minutes before serving, remove from fridge and toss in julienned snow peas, adding a little extra soy and peanut oil or mayo if the noodles seem dry.
  • Garnish with cilantro and sesame seeds.

LAHORE Munda
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. I always have some on hand and it's so nice to have a quick and easy meal option.


Riaj Ahmed
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit at parties. Everyone loves the creamy Szechuan dressing.


Dost Khan
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I omitted the peanuts from the recipe. It was still delicious!


MD anis Sarkar
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This recipe is a bit too sweet for my taste. I reduced the amount of sugar and it was much better.


Saidinam Khan
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I'm not a fan of bell peppers, so I substituted them with broccoli. It turned out great!


Rumki Saha
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the chicken and the vegetables in this dish.


CARCASS_4444 “KING-CARCASS” WAGONER
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I love the creamy Szechuan dressing. It's so flavorful and it really makes the dish.


hayden cooper
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Deniece Watson
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This recipe is a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Darijan Mircheski
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my chicken turned out tough. The vegetables were good though.


Sheraz Hussain
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have some on hand and it's so nice to have a quick and easy meal option.


Mia Rivas
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I can have it on the table in less than 30 minutes.


Mariah Hiatt
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite!


Legendary Lion
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This dish was amazing! The chicken was so tender and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. The creamy Szechuan dressing was the perfect complement.


mon janjua
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I'm not a huge fan of Szechuan sauce, but I thought this recipe was still pretty good. The chicken was cooked well and the vegetables were fresh.


Md shahis Shahid
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious! I will definitely be making this again.


JoJo EasyTiger
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the vegetables were cooked perfectly and the dressing was delicious.


OLEN IT SOLUTIONS
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best chicken mein he's ever had.


Zain Zahoor
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I especially love the creamy Szechuan dressing.


Sd
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This recipe was a hit! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. The creamy Szechuan dressing was the perfect finishing touch.