Honey Miso Noodles
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
565 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Honey Miso Noodles
Description
Honey Miso Noodles bring together baked chicken thighs seasoned with garlic powder and a portion of a honey-soy-miso sauce. The chicken is first baked to develop brown edges under a broiler, then combined with lo mein noodles and a medley of sautéed vegetables including sweet onion, carrots, zucchini, and green onions.
The sauce features red miso paste for umami, balanced by honey’s sweetness, soy sauce’s saltiness, rice vinegar’s acidity, and chicken broth’s savoriness. This mixture provides a glossy coating for the noodles and chicken, blending flavors evenly.
The texture contrasts tender chicken and softened vegetables with the gentle chew of noodles. Sesame seeds garnish adds a nutty finish. This dish suits a filling lunch or dinner offering a complex balance of sweet, salty, and tangy flavors.
Ingredients
For the Sauce
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce gluten free if needed
- 3 tbsp red miso paste
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 1½ tbsp rice vinegar
For the Chicken and Noodles
- 12 oz lo mein noodles spaghetti noodles work too, gluten free if needed
- 1 medium sweet onion
- 5 medium carrot
- 2 medium zucchini
- 3 green onions
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- 2½ lbs chicken thigh boneless, skinless
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1½ tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds optional for garnish
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- To make the best use of your time, read through the entire recipe before you start and cook things like the noodles and chicken simultaneously to make things move faster.
For the Sauce
- Combine the honey, soy sauce, miso paste, rice vinegar, and chicken broth together. Stir to combine and dissolve the miso paste.
For the Chicken
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- In a large bowl, add your chicken and season lightly with salt and pepper. Add in 1 tsp of garlic powder, 1 tsp of oil, and 1/4 of the sauce mixture you just made. Toss it around to evenly distribute.
- Place the chicken onto a large sheet pan smooth side down. Bake for 8-10 minutes on the top rack.
- After 10 minutes, turn the oven to broil and cook for 4-5 minutes to encourage the chicken to brown. Watch it carefully as it will be prone to burning under the broiler. Sometimes it helps to leave the oven door cracked open a bit.
- Once the chicken has browned and developed some color, pull it out of the oven and allow it to rest for at least 10 minutes. Temp it and make sure it is at 165°F to ensure it is done.
- Cut the chicken into small bite sized pieces.
For the Noodles
- Prepare your noodles according to the packaging. Once they have finished cooking, rinse and store them with cold water to stop the cooking process. Keep them in the cold water until you are ready to use them. Drain the water away when you're ready.
For the Vegetables
- Wash and cut all of your vegetables. Cut the onion into thin slices and the zucchini into a julienne (thin strips). Using a vegetable peeler, go down the length of the carrot to create thin ribbons. Rougly chop the ribbons in smaller pieces with a knife. (You can use the matchstick carrots from the store to save time)
- In a large skillet add a bit of oil over medium high heat. Add in the onions and season lightly with salt. Cook for a couple of minutes until they have begun to brown.
- Make room in the center of the pan and add more oil if needed. Add the zucchini and allow it to cook down and brown a bit.
- Make room in the center of the pan again and add the carrots and garlic. Cook for a couple of more minutes to soften up the vegetables a bit.
For the Noodles
- In a large bowl, add the noodles, chicken, vegetables, and the remaining sauce you made. Stir to combine and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Plating
- This recipe makes 6 servings. Divide your ingredients evenly into 6 containers. Top each dish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 565 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 565kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.