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Easy Spicy Cold Sesame Noodle Bowl Recipe with Rotisserie Chicken for Quick Meals

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A quick and flavorful cold sesame noodle bowl featuring tender rotisserie chicken, fresh veggies, and a creamy, spicy sesame sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or light lunches.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz spaghetti or Chinese-style egg noodles (Angel Hair, ramen, or soba work too)
  • 2 cups cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded (skin removed or kept for extra flavor)
  • 3 tbsp smooth peanut butter or tahini
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1–2 tsp chili garlic sauce or Sriracha (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp warm water
  • 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced or julienned
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 small carrot, shredded (optional)
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • Fresh cilantro leaves (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 oz of noodles and cook according to package instructions (5-7 minutes) until al dente.
  2. Drain noodles and rinse under cold water to stop cooking and cool them down. Drain thoroughly to avoid sogginess.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine 3 tbsp peanut butter, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1-2 tsp chili garlic sauce, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp warm water. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Add more warm water if needed to reach pourable consistency.
  4. Shred about 2 cups of rotisserie chicken into bite-sized pieces, removing skin if desired.
  5. Thinly slice cucumber, chop green onions, shred carrot if using, and roughly chop cilantro if using.
  6. Transfer cooled noodles to the mixing bowl with sauce and toss gently until coated.
  7. Add shredded chicken and veggies, toss lightly to combine.
  8. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and fresh cilantro on top. Serve immediately or chill for 15-20 minutes if preferred extra cold.

Notes

Rinse noodles under cold water to stop cooking and prevent sogginess. Adjust chili garlic sauce to control spice level. Use tahini for a nut-free option. Toss noodles with a little sesame oil before adding sauce to prevent clumping if storing leftovers. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days.

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Keywords: cold sesame noodles, spicy noodle bowl, rotisserie chicken recipe, quick meals, easy dinner, peanut sauce noodles, healthy noodle bowl

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