Description
This Crunchy Noodle Bowl with Chicken is the perfect dinner!
Ingredients
For the Dressing:
- 6 tablespoons light olive oil
- 4 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 ½ tablespoons sriracha
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 garlic clove, pressed or grated
For the Chicken:
- 2 garlic cloves, pressed or grated
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- ½ teaspoon five spice powder
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup and 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 5-6 skinless boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more if needed
For the Noodle Salad:
- 1 package udon, rice noodles, or spaghetti
- 1 cup julienned or matchstick carrots
- 2/3 cup sliced green onions
- ¼ cup finely chopped chives
- ¼ cup ribboned basil
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- ¼ cup chopped mint
- 1-2 tablespoons chili crisp
- 1 lime, halved
- 1/3 cup roughly chopped peanuts, or preferred nut like almond or cashew
Instructions
- Make dressing. Combine light olive oil, coconut aminos, rice vinegar, sriracha, almond butter, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, and garlic in a small blender and blend until emulsified. Store in a small jar and set aside. You can make the dressing the same day you’re using it or the day before.
- Marinate the chicken. Add the garlic, lemon zest, black pepper, five spice, and red pepper flakes to a small bowl and stir. Whisk in olive oil until well combined. Add the lemon juice and give it a quick stir. Place the chicken in a large container and season evenly with the salt. Pour half the marinade over the chicken, flip the thighs, then pour in the remaining marinade. Marinate chicken for a few minutes but no longer than a half hour.
- Cook the chicken. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Scrape some of the marinade off the chicken thighs before placing in the hot pan. Cook for 5 minutes on the first side, until brown. Flip and cook for another 5 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F and is brown on both sides. Remove the chicken to a plate and set aside. If you are cooking the chicken in batches, wipe the pan, add a little extra olive oil, and repeat with the remaining chicken. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes then cut the thighs into long, thin strips then cut the strips in half. Set aside.
- Cook the noodles. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse the noodles.
- Assemble the noodle salad. Place the noodles in a large bowl, drizzle with neutral oil, and add the chicken pieces, carrots, green onions, chives, mint, basil, and parsley, then drizzle chili crisp over everything. Squeeze half a lime over the top and toss until well combined. Top with nuts, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
You can make this with a rotisserie chicken or make it with different nuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl`
- Calories: 489
- Sugar: 6.6 g
- Sodium: 655.8 mg
- Fat: 29.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 28.5 g
- Protein: 30.1 g
- Cholesterol: 116.7 mg