Healthy Sesame Noodles with Chicken and Broccoli
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
422 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Healthy Sesame Noodles with Chicken and Broccoli
Description
This recipe for Healthy Sesame Noodles with Chicken and Broccoli starts by cooking linguine pasta in salted water until nearly done, adding frozen broccoli in the final few minutes to steam it together with the pasta. The pasta and broccoli are then drained and set aside. Meanwhile, a savory sauce is prepared by combining soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and sriracha to create a balanced blend of salty, sweet, tangy, and mildly spicy flavors.
Chicken pieces are sautéed with garlic and fresh or crushed ginger until cooked through and lightly browned. The cooked chicken, pasta, and broccoli are then combined in the skillet with the sauce, tossed to coat everything evenly. Finally, toasted sesame seeds are sprinkled on top for a nutty accent and slight crunch. The dish offers a harmonious mix of textures from tender chicken and noodles to crisp-tender broccoli.
Garnish with sliced green onions for freshness and an extra layer of flavor. Variations can include using coconut aminos instead of soy sauce for a different depth in taste and adjusting the sriracha to control heat. Leftovers can be reheated gently, making it a convenient meal option.
Ingredients
- 10 oz. linguine pasta uncooked
- 4 cups broccoli frozen
- 1 Tbsp olive oil 15g
- 1.5 lb chicken cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tbsp ginger crushed, freshly minced or ginger paste works best but powder works in a pinch
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
- green onions for garnishing
Sauce:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce or coconut aminos, low sodium
- 3 Tbsp honey 63g
- 2 Tbsp sesame oil
- 3 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp sriracha or a few shakes cayenne pepper (can omit
Instructions
- Add water to a large pot with a tablespoon of salt. Set to a high heat. Once boiling, add pasta and cook for 6-7 minutes. Then add the broccoli with the noodles and cook for another 3 minutes. Drain and set noodles and broccoli aside.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and sriracha.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken, garlic, ginger and a few shakes of salt and pepper. Cook, tossing frequently, for 5-6 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink. Then remove from heat.
- Stir the sauce mixture again to make sure everything is mixed. Then add the pasta, broccoli and sauce to the skillet with the chicken. Stir until all the pasta is coated and everything is evenly incorporated. Sprinkle the sesame seeds on top and serve.
Notes
- Top with extra soy sauce and a drizzle of yum yum sauce for added flavor.
- Ginger paste can be used if fresh ginger isn’t available; powder works in a pinch but is less vibrant.
- Use low sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos for a healthier twist.
- Adjust sriracha or cayenne pepper to your preferred heat level, or omit if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 422 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6 of recipe (273g) | |
| Calories | 422kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 49.2g | 16% |
| Protein | 32.3g | 65% |
| Fat | 10.7g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.8g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 82.5mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 4.2g | 17% |
| Sugar | 11.1g | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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