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Soy honey noodle salad
This soy honey noodle salad with chicken and broccoli is an easy, healthy lunch recipe and perfect for making ahead.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 456 kcal
Course:
Salad , Lunch , Others
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
for the noodles
- 500 g noodles
- 1-2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon/lime juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon chilli/red pepper flakes optional
- salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 4 spring/green onions finely chopped
for the chicken
- 4 skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons oil
- garlic powder to taste
- salt to taste
- Juice of ½ lemon
to serve
- broccoli
Instructions
- For the noodle salad: Cook the noodles in salted boiling water until al dente then drain and rinse with cold water. Place in a large bowl with the sesame seeds and spring onion.
- Combine the soy sauce, honey, lemon juice, garlic powder, vegetable oil, chilli flakes and seasoning and mix well.
- Pour ¾ the dressing over the noodles and toss to combine.
- For the chicken: Heat a large, non-stick pan and add the oil. Season the chicken with salt and garlic powder and place in the pan. Cook on both sides until golden brown and cooked through. Add the lemon juice then remove and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
- For the blanched broccoli: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add the broccoli. Allow to cook for 2-3 minutes then remove and place in a bowl of ice water. Drain.
- Top the dressed noodles with sliced chicken and broccoli then pour over the remaining dressing. For meal prep: Add all the elements to plastic/glass lidded containers then place in the fridge for up to 4 days.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
456kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
72g
(24%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
48mg
(16%)
Sodium
262mg
(11%)
Potassium
326mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
201IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 456
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 456kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 72g | 24% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 262mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 326mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 201IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.