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Sesame Chicken Noodle Bowls Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
A flavorful and easy-to-make Asian-inspired dish featuring tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and sesame noodles coated in a savory sauce.

Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (thinly sliced)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)

For the Noodles

  • 8 oz rice noodles or spaghetti noodles
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil

For the Sauce

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (minced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Vegetables

  • 1 piece red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 3 pieces green onions (chopped)

Toppings

  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • to taste Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions 

  • Marinate the chicken with soy sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch for 10 minutes.
  • Cook noodles according to package, drain, and toss with sesame oil.
  • Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin, honey, sesame oil, water, ginger, garlic, and sesame seeds to make the sauce.
  • Cook marinated chicken in olive oil until browned, then set aside.
  • Stir-fry vegetables, add green onions, then combine with chicken and sauce. Toss with noodles and serve topped with cilantro, sesame seeds, and optional red pepper flakes.

Notes

For extra flavor, toast sesame seeds before adding as toppings.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Chicken, Noodles, Sesame