Ina Garten Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe
You must try this Ina Garten Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe. It is famous for a reason.
Ingredients
- 4 split chicken breasts bone-in.
- 2 tablespoons good olive oil.
- 1 pound thin spaghetti.
- 1 cup vegetable oil.
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar.
- 1/3 cup soy sauce.
- 3 tablespoons dark sesame oil.
- 1 tablespoon honey.
- 2 garlic cloves minced.
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated.
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds.
- 1/2 cup peanut butter.
- 2 red bell peppers sliced.
- 4 scallions chopped.
Instructions
Cook the Chicken
- Rub chicken with oil and salt. Roast at 350°F for 40 minutes. Let it cool down completely. Shred the meat into bite-sized pieces.
Prepare the Pasta
- Boil a large pot of water. Add the spaghetti to the pot. Cook until it is soft. Drain the water well. Place pasta in a large bowl.
Make the Dressing
- Put peanut butter in a jar. Add soy sauce and sesame oil. Mix in ginger, garlic, and honey. Whisk until the sauce is smooth.
Chop the Vegetables
- Wash your peppers and scallions. Slice the peppers into thin strips. Chop the scallions into small bits. Keep them fresh and crisp.
Combine the Ingredients
- Add chicken to the pasta bowl. Pour in the sliced red peppers. Toss in the green scallions. This adds great color and crunch.
Add the Dressing
- Pour the peanut sauce over everything. Use tongs to mix it well. Ensure every noodle is coated. The smell is absolutely wonderful!
Add Final Garnish
- Sprinkle sesame seeds on top. You can add extra nuts too. Serve it cold or at room temperature. Enjoy your delicious homemade meal!
Notes
- Use a high-quality peanut butter.
- Do not overcook the pasta.
- Roast chicken with the skin on.
- Shred chicken while it is warm.
- Let the salad sit for 30 minutes.
- Add extra ginger for more spice.
- Use fresh red bell peppers only.
- Toast the sesame seeds for flavor.
- Double the dressing if you like.