Thursday, July 17, 2014

Sweet Sesame Noodles w/Chicken & Broccoli

  • 8 oz package uncooked soba
  • 8 oz package broccoli florets
  • Cooking spray
  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp dark sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds, divided
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 3 green onions, chopped 

Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add soba; cook 3 minutes. Add broccoli to pan; cook 3 minutes or until soba and broccoli are done. Drain.

Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Sprinkle chicken evenly with salt and pepper. Add chicken to pan; grill 6 minutes on each side or until done. Remove chicken from pan. Cut into 1-inch pieces.

Combine vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, peanut butter, 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, sugar, crushed red pepper, and garlic in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Stir in noodle mixture and chicken. Sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon sesame seeds and green onions.