Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our irresistible Sesame Soba Noodles with Chicken Thighs and Vegetables. This delectable dish is a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, featuring tender chicken thighs, crisp vegetables, and slurp-worthy soba noodles coated in a luscious sesame sauce. Each bite is an explosion of savory, sweet, and nutty notes, leaving you craving more.
This recipe caters to diverse dietary preferences, offering variations for gluten-free and vegan diets. For those with a gluten intolerance, we provide a simple substitution of tamari for soy sauce and the option to use gluten-free soba noodles. Vegans can easily transform this dish into a plant-based delight by replacing the chicken with tofu or tempeh.
We've thoughtfully included two additional recipes to elevate your culinary experience. The first is a refreshing Cucumber and Radish Salad, a perfect accompaniment to cut through the richness of the soba noodles. The second is a versatile Sesame Dressing, a flavorful condiment that can be used not only for this recipe but also as a dipping sauce for spring rolls or a marinade for grilled vegetables.
So, gather your ingredients, fire up your stove, and embark on a culinary adventure that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied and inspired. Let's dive into the recipes and create a meal that will become a cherished favorite.
SESAME SOBA NOODLES WITH CHICKEN THIGHS AND VEGETABLES
An easy recipe using soba noodles. My husband and one-and-a-half-year-old loved it!
Provided by Snappycakes
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring 3 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot. Add soba noodles; cook, stirring occasionally until tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain. Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil and sesame oil together in a 10-inch skillet or wok over medium heat until shimmering, 2 to 3 minutes. Place chicken in skillet and cook until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 7 to 10 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant and softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Mix in mushrooms and carrots and cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in spinach; cover, and cook until spinach wilts, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add cooked soba noodles to vegetable mixture and toss to combine. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.2 calories, Carbohydrate 30.7 g, Cholesterol 51.8 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 372.9 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
SOBA NOODLES WITH SESAME CHICKEN
Thai-inspired sesame chicken noodle dish perfect for a light dinner. Easy to make and a great crowd pleaser. Kind to the waistline and keeps well too!
Provided by Collette Duck
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Stir in soba noodles and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 6 minutes. Rinse in cool water, drain, and set aside in the pot.
- Meanwhile, mix soy sauce, chile sauce, vinegar, lime juice, ginger, red pepper flakes, and sesame oil together in a small bowl and set aside.
- Coat a skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Saute chicken in the hot pan until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Coat the same skillet with more cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Add jalapeno and garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Add snap peas and carrot and saute until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add chicken back into the pan and saute for 1 minute.
- Coat cooked soba noodles with cooking spray and return to medium heat. Add vegetables and chicken to noodles and mix well. Add soy sauce mixture and mix well. Heat through, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Top with green onions, cilantro, sesame seeds, and lime zest.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.5 calories, Carbohydrate 61.1 g, Cholesterol 32.3 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 25.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 2191.6 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
Tips:
- For the best results, use fresh soba noodles. If you can't find fresh soba noodles, you can use dried soba noodles, but be sure to cook them according to the package directions.
- To make the chicken thighs more flavorful, marinate them in a mixture of soy sauce, mirin, sake, and ginger for at least 30 minutes.
- If you don't have a bamboo steamer, you can steam the vegetables in a steamer basket over a pot of boiling water.
- To make the sesame sauce, use a high-quality sesame oil. This will give the sauce a rich, nutty flavor.
- If you don't have sesame seeds, you can substitute another type of nut or seed, such as peanuts or sunflower seeds.
Conclusion:
This sesame soba noodle dish is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The chicken thighs are tender and flavorful, the vegetables are crisp and colorful, and the sesame sauce is rich and creamy. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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