Marinated Chicken and Pasta Salad

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons tomato sauce 2 tablespoons plum sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil 3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni 2 tablespoons olive oil
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  • 1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise 1/2 cup fat free sour cream 1 teaspoon coarse grained prepared mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 avocados - peeled, pitted and sliced
  • 1/2 cup cashews

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons tomato sauce, 2 tablespoons plum sauce, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, sesame seeds, and basil. Add chicken, and turn to coat. Marinate in refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until no longer pink, and juices run clear. Drain on paper towels. Allow to cool, then cut into bite-size strips.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon tomato sauce, and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce. Mix in cooked pasta, chicken, and Cheddar cheese. Gently stir in sliced avocado and cashews just before serving.