Sesame Noodles with Chicken and Broccoli
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Sesame Noodles with Chicken and Broccoli
Description
The dish begins with a sauce made from soy sauce, honey, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, and sriracha, combining salty, sweet, tangy, and mildly spicy flavors. Noodles are cooked al dente with broccoli added near the end to retain some crispness. Chicken breast strips are cooked in canola or vegetable oil until golden and cooked through, then tossed with garlic and ginger briefly.
After removing from heat to prevent the sauce from evaporating, the noodles and broccoli are added to the chicken along with the sauce. The mixture is heated briefly to allow the sauce to absorb into the noodles, creating a cohesive and flavorful dish. Finishing touches of chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds add herbal freshness and a toasted texture.
This recipe balances protein, vegetables, and starch in a savory, lightly spiced profile fueled by the sesame and soy-based sauce. It works as a quick, nourishing main meal for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp honey
- 2 1/2 Tbsp sesame oil toasted
- 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sriracha
- 8 - 10 oz linguine fini pasta dry; or spaghetti or udon noodles
- 3 cups (8 oz) broccoli small diced florets, fresh
- 1 lb chicken breast diced into small strips (about 1 1/2-inches, boneless, skinless
- 1 1/2 Tbsp canola oil or vegetable oil
- 1 Tbsp garlic 3 cloves, minced
- 1 Tbsp ginger peeled and minced
- 1/3 cup green onion chopped
- 1 1/2 Tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar and sriracha, set aside.
- Cook noodles according to directions on package, adding in broccoli during last 3 minutes of boiling (preferably time the noodles to be done about the same time the chicken is done), drain.
- Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken strips and cook until pieces are golden brown on bottom, about 3 minutes then rotate and cook 2 minutes longer, toss in garlic and ginger and cook 1 minute longer or until chicken has cooked through.
- Remove pan from heat and let pan cool about 15 seconds (so noodles don't instantly stick to pan and so sauce doesn't evaporate), then add noodles and broccoli, whisk sauce and pour over top.
- Return skillet to medium heat and cook and toss noodles until about half of the sauce has absorbed into pasta, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Toss in green onions and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve warm.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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