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Asian Chicken And Pasta Salad Recipe

This award-winning Asian Chicken and Pasta Salad recipe (winner of Better Homes and Gardens' Prize Tested Recipes!) is a crowd-pleaser that's as easy as it is delicious. Imagine juicy chicken, perfectly cooked pasta tossed in a vibrant Asian dressing, and topped with crisp vegetables and fresh fruit. Customize it with additions like mangoes, cucumbers, or romaine lettuce for an extra burst of flavor and texture. This recipe tastes like it came from a gourmet restaurant, but it's so simple to make at home! Get ready to impress your friends and family with this quick and satisfying meal.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 348.9 kcal
Protein 49g
Rating 4.3 (50 Reviews)
Asian Chicken And Pasta Salad

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Ingredients for Asian Chicken And Pasta Salad

  • Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth
  • Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce
  • Hoisin Sauce
  • Sugar
  • Vegetable Oil
  • Toasted Sesame Oil
  • Garlic Cloves
  • Fresh Ginger
  • Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • Black Pepper
  • Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • Angel Hair Pasta
  • Nectarines
  • Baby Bok Choy
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions

How to Make Asian Chicken And Pasta Salad

  1. Whisk together the dressing ingredients (see recipe below) until very well combined.
  2. Poach chicken breasts (2 boneless, skinless breasts) in barely simmering water (about 2 cups) for 12-15 minutes, covered, or until no longer pink inside.
  3. Drain chicken, let cool slightly, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Cook 8 ounces pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and toss with 3 tablespoons of the prepared dressing.
  5. Divide pasta evenly among 4 plates.
  6. Top each serving with the chicken, 1/2 cup chopped fruit (mangoes, etc.), 1/2 cup chopped bok choy, and 2 tablespoons chopped green onions.
  7. Drizzle with the remaining dressing and serve immediately.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

27 g

Sugar

61g

Fat

7g

Carbs

14g

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30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Healthy Main Dish Pasta Poultry Asian Low Fat Chicken Dietary Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Healthy 2 Low In Something Meat Pasta Rice And Grains