Sesame Noodle with Chicken {20 Minutes}
This better-than-takeout sesame noodles with chicken and broccoli is delicious. It is easy to make, only takes 20 minutes, making the perfect week night dinner for the whole family to enjoy.
Servings: 8
Calories: 316kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 oz Chinese thin noodles La Mian
- 8 oz Broccoli Florets
Chicken Marinade/Breading
- 1 lbs chicken thighs
- 2 - 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- Salt to taste *
- 3 tbsp oil for frying
- 2 tbsp arrowroot starch optional
Sesame Sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves of garlic minced
- 2 - 3 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup filtered water
Garnish
- Scallion and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- First, cut the chicken into medium to small cubes. In a bowl, add shaoxing wine, coconut aminos and salt to the chicken. Combine well. Let it marinate for at least 20 mibutes or overnight to absorb the flavors.
- Before cooking, mix the starch (if using) thoroughly in the chicken. This step can help keep the chicken extra soft and juicy.
- Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a non-sticking pan. Once the oil is shimmering, add in minced garlic. Saute for 30 - 45 seconds or until fragrant (Proceed the next step quickly, because the garlic will start to burn if cooked for too long)
- Place the marinated chicken in the hot oil and fry all sides until golden brown and crispy. Chicken is thoroughly cooked when the internal temperature reaches 165F. (Discard the rest of the marinade if there is any left).
- While the chicken is cooking, cook the noodles 1 - 2 minutes less than the time listed on the pacakge instruction.
- To cook the broccoli florets, you can add them to the noodles the last 3 - 4 mintues of cooking. Or roast them seperately.
- Once the chicken is cooked through, add noodles and broccoli to the pan. Turn the heat to simmer.
- Whisk together the rest of the sesame sauce ingredients until no clump is left. Pour the sauce into the pot.
- Gently combine until all the ingredients are thouroughl coated by the sauce.
- Garnish chicken with sesame seeds or chopped scallion. Enjoy!
Notes
- *Coconut amino itself is salty, so take that into consideration when you salt the chicken.
- ** The smaller you cut the chicken, the faster they cook.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 585mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g