Name: Sesame Chicken Cold Rice Noodle Salad Lunches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups cabbage; 1 cup carrots; 1 cucumber; 15 ounces cans mandarins; prepared Instant Pot Sesame Shredded Chicken + prepared sesame sauce; 4 ounces pad thai rice noodles; sesame seeds, sliced green onions

Sesame Chicken Cold Rice Noodle Salad Lunches

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Ingredients

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Sesame Chicken Cold Rice Noodle Salad Lunches

3 cups cabbageshredded

1 cup carrotsshredded

1 cucumbersliced

15 ounces cans mandarins

prepared Instant Pot Sesame Shredded Chicken + prepared sesame sauce

4 ounces pad thai rice noodles

sesame seeds, sliced green onionsoptional; for serving

Instructions

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Instructions

Cook the sesame shredded chicken and sauce, if not already prepared. Keep prepared sauce and chicken separate so you can add them to the meal prep containers as needed.

Cook the pad thai rice noodles according to the box directions, following the minimum cook time listed. Rinse with cold water.

Assemble meal prep lunches: To each meal prep container or bowl, add 3/4 cup shredded cabbage, 1/4 cup shredded carrots, 1/4 of the sliced cucumber, 3.75 ounces mandarin segments, 4 ounces sesame shredded chicken, 1 ounce pad thai noodles, and a long drizzle of sesame sauce.

Store: Keep in the refrigerator and enjoy within 4 days.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Toast Sesame Seeds for Depth 🔥
Dry-toast sesame seeds in a skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes before adding to release their nutty oils and intensify flavor exponentially compared to raw seeds.
Chill Noodles Properly ❄️
After cooking pad thai rice noodles, rinse immediately with cold water and toss with a light coating of sesame oil to prevent clumping and keep them perfectly separated when meal prepping.
Pack Sauce Separately 🥫
Store sesame sauce in a separate container and add only when ready to eat to prevent noodles from becoming soggy during the 3-4 day storage window.
Prep Vegetables Last-Minute 🥒
Cut cucumbers and cabbage the morning of eating rather than during initial prep, as their high water content causes them to release moisture and wilt in the salad.
Layer Components Strategically 🥗
Place heartier ingredients like chicken and noodles at the bottom of containers with delicate mandarins and leafy greens on top to prevent crushing and maintain optimal texture throughout the week.