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Udon With Chicken and Garlicky Peanut Dressing

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Alex Lau

This colorful cold noodle salad is infinitely riffable. Check out Ramen With Steak and Sesame-Ginger Dressing, Rice Noodles With Shrimp and Coconut-Lime Dressing, and Soba With Tofu and Miso-Mustard Dressing for even more ideas.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 servings

Ingredients

¼ cup natural creamy peanut butter
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup unseasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 garlic clove, finely grated
¼ cup vegetable oil
8 ounces dried udon noodles
Kosher salt
8 ounces shredded rotisserie chicken (about 2 cups)
1½ cups thinly sliced celery hearts and leaves
1½ cups mung bean sprouts
1 small daikon (Japanese white radish), peeled, cut into matchsticks
2 teaspoons black and/or white sesame seeds
Chili oil (for serving)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, honey, and garlic in a small bowl until smooth. Gradually add vegetable oil, whisking constantly until emulsified; set aside.

    Step 2

    Cook noodles in a large saucepan of boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain; rinse under cold water, then drain again.

    Step 3

    Toss noodles, chicken, celery, bean sprouts, and daikon in a large bowl with three-quarters of reserved dressing to combine and evenly coat; season with salt. Top with sesame seeds and drizzle remaining dressing and chili oil over.

    Step 4

    Do Ahead: Dressing can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

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