Recipe Details
Ingredients
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3clovesgarlic, crushed
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½cupseasoned rice vinegar
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1tablespoonsoy sauce
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1tablespoonfish sauce
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1tablespoonbrown sugar
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1tablespoonSriracha chile sauce
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1tablespoonhoisin sauce
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1teaspoonsesame oil
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1cooked chicken breast
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1(8 ounce) packagespaghetti
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1cupgrated carrots
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1red bell pepper, thinly sliced
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4green onions, thinly sliced
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½cupchopped roasted, salted peanuts
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⅓cupchopped fresh basil
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⅓cupchopped fresh mint
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⅓cupchopped cilantro
Cooking Directions
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Whisk garlic, rice vinegar, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, Sriracha, hoisin, and sesame oil together in a mixing bowl for the dressing.
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Tear chicken apart into strands similar in width to the spaghetti. Refrigerate until ready to use.
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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
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Transfer spaghetti to a mixing bowl; add the chicken, carrots, bell pepper, and green onions. Pour in the dressing and toss by hand until well combined. Seal the surface of the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate, tossing occasionally, for 2 to 12 hours, the longer the better.
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Add peanuts, basil, mint, and cilantro to the salad. Toss well; taste and adjust for seasoning.
Chef John
Cooking Tips:
If you don’t have leftover chicken, watch this video for Lighter Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo and follow the directions to make a great poached chicken breast.
For best results, use a mandolin to julienne the carrots.
Nutrition Facts
| Full Nutrition Label | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe4 | |
| Calories441 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 12g |
15% |
| Saturated Fat 2g |
9% |
| Cholesterol 18mg |
6% |
| Sodium 1543mg |
67% |
| Total Carbohydrate 65g |
23% |
| Dietary Fiber 6g |
20% |
| Total Sugars 16g |
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| Protein 20g |
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| Vitamin C 47mg |
234% |
| Calcium 70mg |
5% |
| Iron 4mg |
19% |
| Potassium 560mg |
12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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