Description
Sesame noodles dance with tender chicken and crisp broccoli, creating a wholesome Asian-inspired meal packed with flavor. Quick and nutritious ingredients blend seamlessly, offering you a satisfying dinner solution that delivers protein, vegetables, and irresistible taste in one delightful dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 lb chicken, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 10 oz (283 g) linguine pasta, uncooked
- 4 cups (340 g) frozen broccoli
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 g) low sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 3 tablespoons (63 g) honey
- 2 tablespoons (28 g) sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons (45 g) rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons (12 g) sriracha or a few shakes cayenne pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 g) olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 g) ginger, crushed (freshly minced or ginger paste works best, but powder works in a pinch)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Add linguine and cook for 6-7 minutes, then introduce frozen broccoli into the same pot. Continue cooking for additional 3 minutes until pasta is tender and broccoli is bright green.
- Create a vibrant sauce by whisking together low sodium soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and sriracha in a small mixing bowl until ingredients are thoroughly integrated.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium temperature. Introduce chicken pieces with minced garlic and ginger, seasoning with salt and pepper. Sauté for 5-6 minutes, continuously tossing until chicken turns completely opaque and reaches full cooking temperature.
- Pour prepared sauce over chicken, then incorporate drained pasta and broccoli into the skillet. Gently toss ingredients to ensure complete sauce coverage and even distribution of flavors.
- Elevate the dish’s presentation by generously sprinkling sesame seeds across the surface. Finish by scattering thinly sliced green onions as a fresh, aromatic garnish. Serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Toast sesame seeds beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and add a delightful crunch to the dish.
- Swap chicken with tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian version that maintains protein content and texture.
- Use gluten-free pasta and tamari instead of soy sauce to make this recipe completely gluten-free without compromising taste.
- Prep ingredients in advance to create a quick weeknight meal that comes together in under 20 minutes, making meal planning easier and stress-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 67 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg