Best Asian Chicken And Bean Thread Noodles Recipes

ASIAN CHICKEN AND BEAN THREAD NOODLES

Steps:

• Bring the first five ingredients to a boil remove from heat. Cover and let steep for 10 minutes.
• Add chicken breast and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 35 to 45 minutes.
• Remove to plate. Cut into 1 inch cubes when cooled enough to handle.
• Cook remaining broth down to measure 3/4 cup . If less than 3/4 cup remains, add enough water to make 3/4 cup.
• Cook bean thread noodles. Rinse and drain.
• Place well drained noodles into a serving bowl. Top with chicken, cucumbers, onions and peanuts. Drizzle remaining broth/sauce over the top and toss.
• Chill and serve.
• We like onions so I add more. We also like the crunch of the peanuts but you can add as many or as few as you like.

CHINESE GLASS NOODLE SOUP

Steps:

• Soak the bean threads in a large bowl of hot water until soft, about 15 minutes; drain and cut into bite-size lengths. Divide the noodles into 4 bowls.
• Bring the chicken broth, garlic, ginger, and lemongrass to a boil in a large saucepan; reduce heat to medium-low and cook the mixture at a simmer until fragrant, about 15 minutes. Add the chicken and shrimp to the soup; simmer until the chicken pieces are cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir the lime juice and fish sauce through the soup. Ladle the soup over the noodles; top with jalapeno pepper slices and cilantro to serve.