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Sesame Chicken Noodles

Serving Size: 4
Whole wheat noodles are tossed with chicken and broccoli and a mild spicy Asian sauce.

Recipe by: Mayumi Tavalero

Cook Times

Active Prep15
Hands-On Cook20
Hands-Off Cook0
Passive0
Recipe Serving Size4

Cooking Tools Required

Cutting board, Measuring cups and spoons, Non stick saute pan, Sharp Knives, Tongs, Top Stove

Ingredients

  • 8 ounce whole wheat spaghetti
  • Kosher salt for the pasta water
  • 2 tablespoon fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoon avocado oil divided
  • 12 ounce boneless skinless chicken breast sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 1 head broccoli cut into florets
  • 3 stalk green onion sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

For the sauce:

  • 3 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
  • 2 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add salt, then break spaghetti noodles in half and add to the boiling water. Cook according to package directions to al dente.
  • In a small bowl combine the sauce ingredients. Set aside.
  • In a large saute pan over high heat add the broccoli florets and 3 tablespoons of water, cover and let steam for a few minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • Wipe out the pan and return to medium-high heat. Add a tablespoon of oil and then the sliced chicken. Cook for 5 minutes or until fully cooked. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • Add remaining avocado oil to the pan set over high heat. Add the fresh ginger and saute 30 seconds, then add the cooked noodles and saute for a few minutes. Add the cooked chicken, the cooked broccoli, green onions, and sesame seeds.
  • Pour sauce over all the ingredient and saute several more minutes to blend the flavors.
Reheating Instructions
Heat in a saute pan over medium heat or in the microwave on medium power.

Nutrition

Calories: 506kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 673mg | Potassium: 1013mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1068IU | Vitamin C: 141mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 4mg | Phosphorus: 463mg