Peppered Chicken & Noodles
Ingredients
For the Meat & Veggies
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 2 cups protein noodles
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds for garnish
For the Pepper Sauce
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Red pepper flakes optional, for added heat
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil optional, for a nutty flavor
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside to rest.
- In a pot of boiling water, cook the noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In the same skillet used for the chicken, add the remaining olive oil. Sauté the minced garlic for a minute until fragrant.
- Add the broccoli florets and sliced mushrooms. Cook for about 5-6 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
- In a bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), minced garlic, grated ginger, cornstarch, ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix until the cornstarch is fully dissolved.
- Heat a small saucepan over medium heat. Pour the mixture into the saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring constantly. Allow it to cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Stir continuously to prevent lumps.
- If desired, add sesame oil for a nutty flavor. Stir it into the sauce and remove it from the heat.
- Slice the cooked chicken breasts into strips and return them to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables.
- Add the cooked whole wheat noodles to the skillet. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
- Pour the prepared Peppered Asian Sauce over the Peppered Chicken, Broccoli, Mushrooms, and Noodles in the skillet. Toss everything together until the sauce coats the ingredients evenly.
- Garnish with sesame seeds.
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