Spicy Hearts of Palm Noodles with Chicken
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Spicy Hearts of Palm Noodles with Chicken
Description
This recipe highlights hearts of palm noodles, which are rinsed and quickly cooked with ground chicken that is browned in a skillet. Aromatics like minced garlic and grated ginger add depth of flavor. The sauce, made from soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sambal oelek (or sriracha), brings a spicy and slightly sweet element to the dish.
The noodles and chicken are stir-fried together briefly to meld the flavors without overcooking. Sesame seeds and sliced scallions garnish the dish, adding nuttiness and fresh bite. The result is a flavorful, protein-rich meal with a moderate level of spice.
This dish suits casual dinners and can be served on its own given its combination of protein and noodles. The method is straightforward, relying on quick cooking to maintain the texture of the noodles and avoid sogginess.
Ingredients
- 12 ounce hearts of palm noodles Palmini, package
- 8 ounces ground chicken
- 1 teaspoons sesame oil
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 tablespoon ginger grated
- ¼ cup soy sauce or gluten-free soy sauce, reduced sodium
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sambal oelek (or use sriracha)
- scallions for garnish
- sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse hearts of palm noodles under cold water in a colander and drain.
- Cook chicken in a large skillet over high heat sprayed with oil 5 minutes, breaking up until browned and cooked through.
- Push the meat to one side.
- Reduce heat to medium, add 1 teaspoon of the oil, garlic, ginger and noodles, cook medium 1 to 2 minutes, to heat through.
- Add soy sauce, hoisen, sambal and cook 2 to 3 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Stir everything together and transfer to two plates.
- Top with sesame seeds, scallions and more sambal, if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 275 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/2 of recipe | |
| Calories | 275kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 16.5g | 6% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 1772mg | 74% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 2.5g | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.