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Chili Crisp Chicken Pasta Salad

Chili Crisp Chicken Pasta Salad

This Chili Crisp Chicken Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines the tender bite of shellbows with the crispness of sugar snap peas and bell...
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz shellbows rotini, or cavatappi pasta
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1 cup sugar snap peas thinly sliced
  • 1/2 seedless cucumber diced
  • 1/2 red onion diced
  • 1 red or orange bell pepper diced
  • 4 green onions sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped (optional)
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts or sesame seeds (optional)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 3 tbsp chili crisp
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic finely grated
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated (optional)
  • 1/2 lime juiced

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool completely.
  1. Whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, chili crisp, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and lime juice until smooth.
  1. Combine cooled pasta, shredded chicken, sugar snap peas, bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro in a large bowl.
  1. Pour the chili crisp dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
  1. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors come together.
  1. Top with extra chili crisp, peanuts, sesame seeds, and a squeeze of lime before serving.

Notes

  • The pasta will absorb the dressing as it sits, so save a little extra dressing or chili crisp to freshen it up before serving.