In search of an easy and flavorful weeknight meal? Quick sesame chicken noodles have you covered. This dish is a delightful combination of tender chicken, savory sauce, and springy noodles that will tantalize your taste buds and satisfy your hunger. The sesame sauce, made with a blend of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and honey, adds a sweet and tangy flavor to the dish, while the chicken and noodles absorb all the delicious flavors. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to become a go-to for busy weeknights or a quick lunch option.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CLASSIC SESAME NOODLES WITH CHICKEN
Sesame noodles become a satisfying meal with lean chicken and tons of veggies in this quick, healthy noodle recipe. 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.
Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen
Categories Healthy Chicken Pasta Recipes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook spaghetti in a pot of boiling water according to package directions. Drain, rinse and transfer to a large bowl.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 460.4 calories, Carbohydrate 53.2 g, Cholesterol 48.2 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 407.3 mg, Sugar 7 g
QUICK SESAME CHICKEN NOODLES
I love playing around with different ingredients and spices in my stir-fry recipes. As my children get older, I have more evenings when I need to whip up dinner quickly, and this dish with chicken strips and ramen noodles fits the bill deliciously. -Heather Chambers, Largo, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute chicken, squash and carrots until chicken is heated through, 6-8 minutes. Add snow peas; cook until vegetables are crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and contents of one ramen seasoning packet (discard or save second packet for another use); cook and stir 1 minute., Add noodles, water, wine and teriyaki sauce. Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, until noodles are tender, 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally., Remove from heat; stir in green onions. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 460 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 1626mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 45g protein.
SESAME NOODLES WITH CHICKEN
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Game Plan: Make the sauce while the noodles cook.
- Bring a large pot of cold water to a boil over high heat. When the pasta water boils, salt it generously, add the spaghetti or noodles, and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold running water. Put the spaghetti in a large bowl and toss with the sesame oil.
- To make the Peanut Sauce: In a blender drop in the garlic and ginger while the motor is running. When the chopping is complete, stop the machine and add the peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, and red pepper. Process until smooth, then--with the blender running--slowly pour in the water.
- To serve, toss the spaghetti with the Peanut Sauce, then top with the cucumber, chicken, scallions, and peanuts.
SESAME CHICKEN NOODLES
Forget soggy lunchbox sandwiches and whip up a tasty and healthy chicken and noodle salad for lunch using our pre-made roast chicken recipe
Provided by Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Whisk together the tahini, lime juice, soy sauce, flesh from the roasted garlic, sesame oil and chilli flakes in a large bowl, adding enough water to make a creamy dressing.
- Add the noodles, leftover roast chicken, aubergine and carrot and toss everything to combine, then gently fold through the cucumber and mint. Divide between two containers, then sprinkle over a few extra chilli flakes to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 505 calories, Fat 24 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 28 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 31 grams protein, Sodium 1.1 milligram of sodium
ONE-POT SESAME CHICKEN NOODLES
Everything goes in the pot at once for this quick and easy Asian noodle dish that takes weeknight dinner to the next level. Just stir, and prepare to be impressed!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In 5-quart Dutch oven, mix broth, chicken, spaghetti, bell pepper, green onion whites, mushrooms, butter, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, soy sauce and chile garlic sauce. Heat to boiling over high heat, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 11 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut (at least 165°F), pasta is cooked and most of liquid is absorbed. Top with green onion greens, cilantro and sesame seed. Serve with additional soy sauce and chile garlic sauce, as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 4 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 960 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g
SESAME CHICKEN NOODLE BOWL
This dish is quick and easy to make. It has lots of veggies, noodles, and chicken. All tossed in a sauce made from brown sugar, soy sauce, and ginger.
Provided by CookingWithShelia
Categories Noodle Bowl Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Season chicken with five-spice powder.
- Heat grapeseed oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook and stir until browned and no longer pink in the center, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from the skillet and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Meanwhile, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rapid boil. Cook egg noodles at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 9 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Heat sesame oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add cabbage and carrot and cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Add bell pepper, poblano pepper, and green onions; stir. Add snow peas, mushrooms, garlic, and ginger; mix well. Add drained noodles and chicken and combine well.
- Combine brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, chili paste, and Sriracha for sauce in a large bowl. Use a whisk to stir well.
- Stir sauce into wok and cook for 3 minutes. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 579.6 calories, Carbohydrate 76.1 g, Cholesterol 108.1 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 30.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 720.6 mg, Sugar 18.4 g
QUICK SESAME CHICKEN NOODLE BOWL
Who doesn't love a fast meal at home, that rivals your local fast food joint? This noodle bowl comes together in less than thirty minutes and is effortless!
Provided by thedailygourmet
Categories Noodle Bowl Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Soak the udon noodles in warm water to separate.
- Meanwhile, remove tendon from the tenderloins with a sharp knife. Place tenderloins in a food processor and pulse. You don't want big pieces, or ground chicken, but finely chopped.
- Heat oil in a wok over medium heat until shimmering. Add white parts of green onions, ginger, and garlic. Cook for 30 seconds. Add the chicken and cook and stir until no longer pink in the center, 7 to 10 minutes. Add stir-fry vegetables. Cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.
- Drain the noodles, and add the noodles to the stir-fry mixture.
- Combine oyster sauce, sweet soy sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a bowl. Pour sauce over stir-fry mixture and gently mix in order to avoid breaking the noodles. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and the green ends of the green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 585.8 calories, Carbohydrate 85.3 g, Cholesterol 43.1 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 27.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 1581 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
SESAME NOODLES WITH CHICKEN
Steps:
- 1. Bring a large pot of cold water to a boil over high heat. Generously salt boiling water, add pasta, and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold running water, transfer to a large bowl and toss with sesame oil.
- 2. Chop garlic and ginger in a blender. With motor running, add peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, and red pepper and blend until smooth. Blend in 1/4 cup water. Pour over reserved spaghetti and toss to distribute.
- 3. Top pasta with cucumber, chicken, scallions, and peanuts to serve.
BAKED SESAME CHICKEN NOODLES
Make and share this Baked Sesame Chicken Noodles recipe from Food.com.
Provided by SharleneW
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions, omitting salt and fat (be sure to break pasta in half).
- Drain well.
- Heat the oil in a large enough skillet or wok.
- Add red bell pepper strips and mushrooms, saute 2 minutes.
- Add chicken, ginger, and garlic; saute 3 minutes.
- Stir in soy sauce, cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Combine broth and cornstarch, stirring well with a whisk.
- Add broth mixture to pan and cook 2 minutes or until mixture is slightly thick, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat; stir in sherry, vinegar and crushed red pepper.
- Add pasta, bok choy, green onions, and 2 teaspoons of the sesame seeds.
- Toss well to combine and then spoon into an 8-inch square casserole dish that has been lightly coated with cooking spray.
- Sprinkle remaining teaspoon of sesame seeds evenly over the pasta mixture.
- Bake at 400° for 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 498.3, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 885.3, Carbohydrate 61, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 6.9, Protein 36.3
QUICK AND EASY SESAME CHICKEN
When my DH and I were living in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, we got this recipe from a friend. It's super quick, which is always great!
Provided by Chesska
Categories High Protein
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook chicken in sesame oil in fry pan.
- Whisk together corn starch and soy sauce.
- Add onions to pan and then quickly add the soy sauce mixture (note that it thickens and coats the chicken VERY quickly).
- Serve chicken over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.9, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 1102, Carbohydrate 6.9, Fiber 1, Sugar 1, Protein 32.7
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make all the difference in your sesame chicken noodles. Look for plump, juicy chicken breasts, crisp vegetables, and a flavorful sesame sauce.
- Cook the chicken properly: Chicken is a lean protein that can easily become dry and overcooked. To prevent this, cook the chicken over medium heat until it is cooked through but still tender and juicy.
- Make your own sesame sauce: Store-bought sesame sauce can be loaded with sugar and other unhealthy ingredients. Making your own sesame sauce is easy and only takes a few minutes. Simply whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, and ginger.
- Don't skimp on the vegetables: Vegetables add color, flavor, and nutrients to your sesame chicken noodles. Use a variety of vegetables, such as broccoli, carrots, snap peas, and bell peppers.
- Use fresh noodles: Fresh noodles have a better texture and flavor than dried noodles. If you can't find fresh noodles, you can use dried noodles, but be sure to cook them according to the package directions.
Conclusion:
Sesame chicken noodles are a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and flavorful dish that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give sesame chicken noodles a try!
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