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cold noodles recipe
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: general
Description
A vibrant and refreshing cold noodle dish featuring tender shredded chicken coated in a rich, spicy-sweet gochujang-tahini sauce. This make-ahead recipe is perfect for high-protein meal prep and a light, flavorful summer dinner.
Ingredients
- 300g fresh ramen noodles (or dried wheat noodles)
- 250g boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 large English cucumber, julienned
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 200g jarred roasted red peppers, drained
- 4 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 4 tbsp tahini
- 3 tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 4 tbsp cold water
- 1 tsp toasted white sesame seeds, for garnish
- 2 scallions, sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- Poach and Chill Chicken: Place the chicken breast in a saucepan, cover with water, and simmer over low heat for 15-18 minutes until fully cooked. Let it cool, then shred finely using two forks. Chill for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Cook and Chill Noodles: Boil the noodles according to package directions until al dente (fresh ramen typically takes 2-3 minutes). Drain immediately and rinse thoroughly under cold running water until completely chilled.
- Make Smoky Gochujang Sauce: In a blender, combine the drained roasted red peppers, gochujang, tahini, rice vinegar, soy sauce, maple syrup, toasted sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and 4 tablespoons of cold water. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, adding extra water as needed to reach drizzling consistency.
- Assemble Noodles: In a large mixing bowl, add the chilled noodles and pour about half of the Smoky Gochujang Drizzle over them. Toss gently until evenly coated. Add the chilled shredded chicken, julienned cucumber, and julienned carrot. Toss again gently to combine all ingredients.
- Plate and Serve: Divide the cold noodle mixture among bowls. Drizzle the remaining sauce over each serving and garnish with sliced scallions and toasted white sesame seeds before serving immediately.
Notes
This recipe is ideal for meal prep; prepare components in advance and assemble just before serving to prevent soggy noodles. For a shortcut, use store-bought rotisserie chicken instead of poaching. Toss the noodles and sauce thoroughly for best results.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: main dish
- Method: no-cook
- Cuisine: korean inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 13.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 30mg