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Classic Sesame Noodles with Chicken

Classic Sesame Noodles with Chicken

Classic sesame noodles become a healthy meal with lean chicken and tons of veggies in this quick recipe for Asian noodles. Be sure to rinse the spaghetti until it’s cold, then give it a good shake in the colander until it’s well drained. Are you a spiralizing pro? Swap 5 cups of raw zucchini, carrot or other veggie “noodles” for the cooked pasta.

Servings

7 cups

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8ounces whole-wheat spaghetti
  • 3tablespoons toasted (dark) sesame oil
  • 2scallions, chopped
  • 1tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2teaspoons minced fresh ginger
  • 1teaspoon brown sugar
  • 2tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2tablespoons ketchup
  • 8ounces cooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, shredded
  • 1cup julienned carrots
  • 1cup sliced snap peas
  • 3tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Cook spaghetti in a pot of boiling water according to package directions. Drain, rinse and transfer to a large bowl.
  2. Combine sesame oil, scallions, garlic, ginger and brown sugar in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat until starting to sizzle. Cook for 15 seconds. Remove from heat and stir in soy sauce and ketchup. Add to the noodles along with chicken, carrots, snap peas and sesame seeds; gently toss to combine.

Tips

To make ahead: Refrigerate sauce and noodle mixture separately for up to 1 day; toss together just before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (recipe makes 7 cups)

Calories 462.7kcal
Carbohydrate Total 53g
Total Sugars 6.5g
Added Sugars 2g
Fiber 7.5g
Total Fat 17.4g
Saturated Fat 2.8g
Mono Saturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 48.2mg
Sodium 406.2mg
Protein 28.2g
Potassium 601.7mg
Calcium 119.3mg
Folate 66mcg
Iron 4.5mg
Magnesium 126.6mg
Vitamin E 1mg
Zinc 3mg
Phosphorus 401.6mg
Vitamin B3 12mg

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