This cold Sichuanese chicken salad, also known as 'Strange Flavor Chicken', made with roasted sesame paste and chile crisp is full of flavor and comes together under 10 minutes.
For the sauce, add the roasted sesame paste to a mixing bowl. Slowly whisk in the warm water until the sesame paste is free of lumps and the texture resembles runny peanut butter. Whisk in the black vinegar, soy sauce, red Sichuan pepper oil and honey. Add a pinch of salt and MSG to taste.
To the bowl of shredded chicken, add the scallion, pickled ginger, cilantro, sliced chile and toss to combine. Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetables and toss until the chicken is well coated.
Add the cucumber noodles to the plate and top with the chicken salad. Drizzle over any remaining dressing and add a dollop of chile crisp to your liking. Garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro.
