Name: 20-Minute Sesame Noodles with Chicken
Ingredients: 8 ounces Chinese egg noodles; 1 pound cubed boneless skinless chicken breast; Olive oil, as needed; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/3 cup tahini; 1/3 cup warm water; 5 tablespoons soy sauce; 1-1/2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar; 2 to 3 tablespoons sambal oelek, to taste; 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil; 3 tablespoons light brown sugar; 2 garlic cloves, grated; 2 cups cooked shelled edamame; 2 cucumbers, diced; Thinly sliced green onions, to serve; Fresh cilantro leaves, picked from stems; Crushed red chili flakes, for sprinkling; Sesame seeds, for sprinkling

Description

Food is on the table in less than half an hour with these 20-Minute Sesame Noodles with Chicken. Conquer hunger with this easy and delicious recipe—a quick, flavorful meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Dive into a bowl of tender noodles, succulent chicken, and a bold, nutty sauce that’s no fuss, all flavor!

Ingredients

Scale

8 ounces Chinese egg noodles
1 pound cubed boneless skinless chicken breast
Olive oil, as needed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

SAUCE:

1/3 cup tahini
1/3 cup warm water
5 tablespoons soy sauce
1–1/2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 to 3 tablespoons sambal oelek, to taste
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 garlic cloves, grated

TO ASSEMBLE:

2 cups cooked shelled edamame
2 cucumbers, diced
Thinly sliced green onions, to serve
Fresh cilantro leaves, picked from stems
Crushed red chili flakes, for sprinkling
Sesame seeds, for sprinkling

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Instructions

Cook the noodles in a pot of boiling salted water according to package instructions, minus 2 minutes.
In the meantime, preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Season the cubed chicken breast with salt and pepper. Add a little olive oil to the skillet, and once hot, add the seasoned diced chicken. Cook for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is starting to turn golden and is cooked through.
While the chicken is cooking, whisk together all of the ingredients for the sauce. Taste for seasonings and adjust if necessary.
When the chicken is cooked through, reduce the heat to medium-low and add 3/4 of the sauce to the skillet with the chicken. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes until warmed through. Add the cooked noodles and toss to coat.
To assemble the bowls, transfer the noodles to 4 serving bowls. Drizzle with a little extra reserved sauce. Add the edamame, cucumbers, green onions, cilantro leaves, crushed red chili flakes, and sesame seeds for garnish. Serve warm or cold.

Notes

Inspiration: Sesame Noodle Bowls on pinchofyum.com

Category: Pasta & Noodles, Chicken