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Crunchy Noodle Bowl with Chicken

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  • Author: Teri Turner
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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