When the craving for takeout strikes but you’re not willing to break the bank or your calorie count, Korean-Style Chicken Noodle Bowls come to the rescue. This delectable dish satisfies your taste buds and your health-conscious side. Plus, it’s a family favorite, so you’ll likely have requests for seconds! In this blog post, we’ll walk you through how to create this mouthwatering meal with a healthier twist.
Ingredients:
- Salt and pepper
- 1 pound whole wheat spaghetti
- 1 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, finely grated
- 2 large cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- Approximately 1/4 cup of soy sauce
- About 3 tablespoons of honey or agave syrup (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons of tomato paste
- Approximately 2 tablespoons of rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon of sriracha
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- 1 pound of skinless, boneless chicken thigh or breast meat, thinly sliced
- 1/4 small cabbage, finely shredded
- 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced or chopped
- 1 cup of diced mushrooms (optional)
- 1 bunch of scallions, thinly sliced on the diagonal
- Toasted sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions:
- Start by bringing a large pot of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt and cook the whole wheat spaghetti until it reaches the desired al-dente texture. Once ready, drain the pasta.
- While the pasta is cooking, prepare the flavorful sauce. In a blender or food processor, combine a small amount of the boiling water (before adding salt), ginger, garlic, soy sauce, honey (or agave), tomato paste, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, and sriracha. Blend until you achieve a smooth, delectable sauce.
- With all the ingredients prepped and ready for a quick stir-fry, heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the thinly sliced chicken or pork, and stir-fry until it’s nicely browned, which typically takes around 3 minutes.
- Next, introduce the finely shredded cabbage and the sliced red bell pepper into the skillet. Stir-fry these ingredients for approximately 2 minutes.
- Now, it’s time to add the scallions and the ginger-infused sauce you prepared earlier. Toss everything together for about a minute to ensure the flavors meld perfectly.
- Finally, pour this delightful mixture over the drained noodles, creating a tantalizing blend of flavors and textures. Top it all off with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds to add an extra layer of deliciousness.
- To make this dish even more customizable, provide extra hot sauce at the table, allowing everyone to adjust the spice level to their liking.
Try this Korean-Style Chicken Noodle Bowls!
Korean-Style Chicken Noodle Bowls offer the perfect solution for those takeout cravings without compromising your budget or your health. With a delightful blend of ingredients and flavors, this dish is sure to become a family favorite. Give it a try, and you’ll find yourself returning to this delicious and healthier recipe again and again.
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