Funky Chicken With Sesame Noodles

Dairy Free
Popular
Health score
23%
Funky Chicken With Sesame Noodles
210 min.
4
875kcal

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Welcome to a culinary adventure that will tantalize your taste buds and leave everyone at the table raving! Presenting our Funky Chicken with Sesame Noodles—a delightful and flavorful dish that not only pleases the palate but also fits into a dairy-free lifestyle. This popular recipe is perfect for lunch, dinner, or any occasion where you want to impress your guests with something a bit out of the ordinary.

Imagine juicy, marinated chicken breasts, perfectly sautéed to golden perfection, served over a bed of silky, sesame-infused spaghettini. With every bite, you'll enjoy a harmonious blend of savory soy sauce, sweet brown sugar, and a hint of fresh ginger and garlic that elevates the dish to new heights. Plus, the sesame seeds add a delightful crunch that perfectly contrasts the tenderness of the chicken and noodles.

This Funky Chicken with Sesame Noodles is not just a meal; it's a complete experience. It takes a little time for the marinade to work its magic, making it an excellent choice for meal prep or an impressive dinner party feature. Gather your loved ones around and watch their faces light up as they indulge in this dish that's sure to become a family favorite. So, roll up your sleeves, channel your inner chef, and get ready to serve up something truly funky!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup brown sugar 
  • teaspoon ginger dried fresh chopped (or)
  •  garlic cloves minced
  •  scallions thinly sliced
  • servings sesame oil for sauteing
  • 0.3 cup sesame seed ()
  •  chicken breasts boneless skinless
  • 0.3 cup soya sauce 
  • lb spaghettini canned (get the thinnest spaghetti you can find)
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • 0.3 cup teriyaki sauce 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. First make the sesame noodles: Cook the spaghetti according to package directions.2
  2. Drain (I also rinse).3 In a jar, add the soy sauce, sesame oil and the sugar.4 Shake until well blended and the sugar has dissolved.5
  3. Pour this over the pasta.6 Toss with scallions and sprinkle with the sesame seeds.7 Set aside while you marinate and then cook the chicken.8 Funkying the chicken: In a bowl mix the soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, garlic, brown sugar and the ginger.9 Make sure the sugar has pretty much dissolved.10
  4. Add the chicken, making sure it's all coated with the sauce.11 Cover and stick in the fridge for 2-3 hours.12
  5. Remove the chicken from the marinade, and toss out the marinade left at the bottom of the bowl.13
  6. Heat the sesame oil in a large non-stick pan.14
  7. Add the chicken in batches and saute for about 10 minutes, or until done, adding more sesame oil as needed.15
  8. Remove the chicken from the pan and let cool slightly.16 Slice the chicken diagonally into thin strips.17
  9. Serve the chicken over the sesame noodles.18 Stand back and watch your guests/children/loved ones inhale this dish.

Nutrition Facts

Calories875kcal
Protein19.88%
Fat24.15%
Carbs55.97%

Properties

Glycemic Index
56.02
Glycemic Load
46.44
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
28.278260998104%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.13mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.99mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:874.93kcal
43.75%
Fat:23.41g
36.02%
Saturated Fat:3.61g
22.59%
Carbohydrates:122.09g
40.7%
Net Carbohydrates:116.89g
42.5%
Sugar:36.05g
40.06%
Cholesterol:72.32mg
24.11%
Sodium:1644.13mg
71.48%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:43.35g
86.7%
Selenium:112.18µg
160.25%
Manganese:1.58mg
78.76%
Vitamin B3:15.06mg
75.3%
Vitamin B6:1.16mg
58.07%
Phosphorus:564.18mg
56.42%
Copper:0.8mg
40.02%
Magnesium:143.65mg
35.91%
Potassium:842.17mg
24.06%
Iron:4.27mg
23.73%
Vitamin B5:2.23mg
22.3%
Zinc:3.14mg
20.92%
Fiber:5.2g
20.82%
Vitamin K:20.9µg
19.91%
Vitamin B1:0.27mg
18.04%
Calcium:149.61mg
14.96%
Vitamin B2:0.25mg
14.81%
Folate:44.08µg
11.02%
Vitamin C:3.52mg
4.27%
Vitamin E:0.61mg
4.06%
Vitamin B12:0.23µg
3.77%
Vitamin A:124.76IU
2.5%
Source:Food.com