Stir-Fried Chicken with Sesame Noodles

Name: Stir-Fried Chicken with Sesame Noodles
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 head fresh broccoli (cut into small florets); 1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced); 8 ounce ramen noodles (flavor packets discarded); 0.25 cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated); 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)

A speedy and flavorful Chinese-American stir-fry featuring tender chicken and crisp broccoli, served over quick-cooking sesame noodles.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 5
Cuisine: Chinese
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $2.90/serving

Dietary

Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein

Ingredients

1 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 head fresh broccoli (cut into small florets)
1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
8 ounce ramen noodles (flavor packets discarded)
0.25 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, grated fresh ginger, garlic powder, and cornstarch. Set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breast pieces and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
Add the fresh broccoli florets and thinly sliced red bell pepper to the same skillet. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes, until vegetables are tender-crisp.
Meanwhile, cook the ramen noodles according to package directions (without the flavor packets). Drain and set aside.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything.
Add the cooked ramen noodles to the skillet and toss to combine with the chicken, vegetables, and sauce. Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

For extra spice, add a dash of sriracha to the sauce. This dish is excellent for a busy weeknight and stores well for lunch the next day.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 440
Protein: 34.5 g
Carbohydrates: 42.1 g
Fat: 15.2 g
Fiber: 4.5 g
Sodium: 1280 mg
Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
Sugar: 12.3 g
Cholesterol: 70 mg