Ingredients

  • 6 cups water
  • 1 whole bone-in chicken breast, with skin
  • 6 ounces dry Chinese noodles
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons chili oil (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup peanut oil
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic

Method

  • In large saucepan over medium high heat, bring 6 cups water to boil. Add chicken breast, and return to boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, uncovered, about 15 minutes. Remove meat from broth, and set aside to cool.
  • Bring broth to boil again, and add noodles. Cook, stirring occasionally, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain, reserving broth for another use if desired. Rinse noodles under cold running water until chilled. Drain again, and transfer to serving bowl. Toss lightly with 1 teaspoon sesame oil.
  • Cut or pull chicken meat into fine shreds, discarding skin and bones. Set aside.
  • Combine tahini and 3 tablespoons water, stirring to blend. Add chili oil, soy sauce, vinegar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, peanut oil ,and garlic. Mix well.
  • Arrange the chicken on top of noodles in serving dish. Spoon sauce over all.