Spicy Asian Noodles with Chicken + Weekly Menu
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Serves: 4
 
Bold Asian flavors...quick to come together.
Ingredients
  • 4 tsp sesame oil, divided
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 bunch green onions, sliced
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 3 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 2 tsp sambal oelek (ground fresh chile paste)
  • 8 oz package thin rice sticks
  • 2 Tbsp dry-roasted peanuts
Instructions
  1. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through. Remove to a plate and set aside.
  2. To the skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil. Once hot, add ginger and garlic to pan; cook 45 seconds, stirring constantly. Place in a large bowl. Stir in remaining 1 teaspoon oil, cooked chicken, and next 6 ingredients (through sambal).
  3. Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water; drain. Add noodles to bowl; toss well to coat. Sprinkle with peanuts and serve hot.
Notes
Recipe slightly adapted from Cooking Light
Nutrition Information
Serving size: ¼ recipe Calories: 409 Fat: 8.5 Carbohydrates: 51.3 Sugar: 6.8 Sodium: 774 Fiber: 2.3 Protein: 31.0 Cholesterol: 55
Recipe by Prevention RD at https://preventionrd.com/spicy-asian-noodles-with-chicken-weekly-menu/