Zesty No-Bake Chicken Rice Noodle Bowl

This refreshing no-bake chicken rice noodle bowl bursts with vibrant flavors from zoodles and carrots, while a rich sesame-soy dressing brings everything together. Tossed with peanut butter, honey, and hoisin sauce, it’s a quick, nutritious dish perfect for lunch or dinner. Ideal for warm days, this meal is both satisfying and packed with protein.
ingredients
- 8 oz rice noodles
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 medium zucchini, spiralized
- 2 medium carrots, julienned
- 3 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp peanut butter
- 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
steps
- 1.
Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- 2.
In a large mixing bowl, combine sesame oil, soy sauce, peanut butter, rice wine vinegar, honey, and hoisin sauce. Whisk until smooth.
- 3.
Add the cooked noodles, shredded chicken, zucchini, and carrots into the bowl with the dressing. Toss everything to coat evenly.
- 4.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary; add more soy sauce or honey to suit your preference.
- 5.
Serve in bowls and sprinkle with chopped roasted peanuts for crunch.
- 6.
Optional: Garnish with additional zucchini ribbons or herbs like cilantro for extra flavor.