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Dinner for 12

Sesame Chicken Cucumber Noodle Salad

$5.05for 430 minServes 12

Cold egg noodles and crisp vegetables combine with sliced chicken and a creamy peanut sesame dressing.

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Peanut butter$0.14/oz typical6.75 oz$0.95Typical price
Green onions$1.19 each typical1$1.19Typical price
Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical0.75 lb$1.87Typical price
Cucumbers$0.89 each typical1$0.89Typical price
Romaine and salad greens$2.49 each typical1$2.49Typical price
Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical1.5 lb$5.24Typical price
Egg noodles$0.14/oz typical8 oz$1.12Typical price
Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical0.25 oz$0.17Typical price
Total for the servings shown$15.15

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VinegarAsian sauces and pastesWine, beer and spiritsSoy sauce

Not included in the cost.

Swaps

  • Swap Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
  • 30 minstart to table
  • Easydifficulty
  • 12servings as written
  • $typical cost tier

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Typical price

$1.26 per serving$5.05 for 4

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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup natural-style peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp dry sherry
  • 2 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tsp asian chili sauce
  • 1 cup scallion
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 english cucumber
  • 1 head romaine lettuce
  • 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 8 oz chinese egg noodles
  • toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Steps

  1. Boil the egg noodles in salted water for 5 to 7 minutes, then drain and rinse them under cold water.
  2. Whisk the peanut butter, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sherry, soy sauce, and chili sauce with 2 tablespoons water.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes per side, until it reaches 165 F.
  4. Rest the chicken for 3 minutes, then slice it thinly.
  5. Slice the scallion, bell peppers, cucumber, and romaine into bite-size pieces.
  6. Toss the noodles and vegetables with the dressing, then top with the sliced chicken and sesame seeds.

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