Asian Poached Chicken Noodle Recipes

ASIAN NOODLES WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the stir-fry sauce, honey and red pepper flakes; set aside., In a large skillet, saute chicken in oil until browned and no longer pink. Add red pepper and onion; cook for 2 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in sauce mixture. Add cilantro and cook for 1 minute., Drain pasta; toss with sesame oil. Serve with chicken mixture; sprinkle with sesame seeds.

ASIAN POACHED CHICKEN NOODLE

Steps:

• Pour chicken stock into a saucepan over medium heat. Add cilantro roots, ginger, lemongrass, tamarind paste, garlic, and star anise pod. Bring to a gentle simmer; cook until flavors combine, about 1 hour. Cool to room temperature, 1 hour to overnight.
• Place noodles in a large bowl and cover with hot water. Set aside until noodles are softened, about 15 minutes. Drain well.
• Strain off the top of the cooled stock, leaving as much sediment as possible. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to bring to a simmer. Add chicken; cook for 5 minutes. Add rice noodles, carrots, snow pea shoots, bok choy, mung bean sprouts, and daikon. Cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes more.
• Serve soup with cilantro leaves, mint leaves, and chile on the side.

ASIAN-STYLE POACHED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place the green onion, brown onion, chiles, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, cooking wine, sugar and water in a large saucepan over high heat. Stir to combine and bring to the boil.
• Add the chicken, breast-side down. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 30 minutes.
• Remove from the heat, cover with a tight-fitting lid and allow to stand for 1 hour.
• Remove the chicken from the stock and allow to cool slightly. Shred the chicken, discarding the skin and bones, and set aside.
• Strain the stock into a large heatproof bowl, discarding the solids. Allow to cool. Skim any excess fat from the surface.

NOODLE SALAD WITH POACHED CHICKEN AND PEANUT-LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• For the Poached Chicken:.
• Fill a large, deep pan with water and add the soy sauce, ginger, garlic, cilantro, lemongrass, salt and pepper and bring to a rolling simmer over medium heat.
• Add the chicken breasts and bring the liquid back to a boil. Cook for a few minutes, then remove from the heat, cover, and let stand for about 15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
• Remove the chicken from the poaching liquid with a slotted spoon and set aside. Let cool and then shred with two forks. (Don't throw that liquid out! You've now got a beautiful broth - cover and bring to a rolling boil for at least 5 minutes (just in case) then strain and serve. Add chicken or any veggies you like.).
• For the Peanut-Lime Vinaigrette:.
• Put all ingredients in a blender or food processor and mix until fully combined and smooth. Set aside (can be made a few days in advance and stored in the refrigerator).
• For the Noodle Salad:.
• Meanwhile, put the rice noodles in a large heatproof bowl and pour boiling water over to cover. Allow to soak for 10 minutes, until the noodles are tender. Drain and rinse with cold water. Return to the bowl.
• Add the carrots, cilantro, mint, scallions, peanuts, shredded chicken, and half the peanut-lime vinaigrette and toss (alternately, substitute 4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken or sliced tofu, raw or cooked). Taste and add more vinaigrette as needed.

COLD POACHED CHICKEN WITH CHINESE GARLIC SAUCE

Steps:

• Poach chicken: In a 1 1/2-quart saucepan bring water to a boil with gingerroot, Scotch, and salt to taste. Add chicken and simmer, covered, 12 minutes, or until just cooked through. Transfer chicken with tongs to a bowl and chill, covered, 20 minutes.
• Make sauce while chicken is cooling: In a bowl stir together sauce ingredients until sugar is dissolved.
• Halve chicken and cut across grain into thin slices. Spoon sauce over chicken and sprinkle with coriander.