Asian-American · dinner

Sesame Chicken Noodles

Name: Sesame Chicken Noodles
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian-American
Ingredients: 12 oz spaghetti; 0.5 piece rotisserie chicken; 1 cup shredded carrot; 1 piece cucumber; 4 piece green onion; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp sesame oil; 2 tbsp hoisin sauce; 1 tbsp rice vinegar

A mild, savory noodle bowl that uses the leftover rotisserie chicken and pre-cut veggies.

Total time: 20 min
Serves: 4
Est. cost: $14

kid friendlyhigh proteindairy free

Illustration of Sesame Chicken Noodles — Illustration, not a photo of the finished dish

Ingredients

For 4 servings

Pantry & grains

spaghetti12 oz

Meat & poultry

rotisserie chicken½ piece

Produce

shredded carrot1 cup
cucumber1 piece
green onion4 piece

Sauces & condiments

soy sauce3 tbsp
sesame oil2 tbsp
hoisin sauce2 tbsp
rice vinegar1 tbsp

Method

1
Boil spaghetti in salted water until tender, 9-10 minutes; drain and rinse briefly.
2
Whisk soy sauce, sesame oil, hoisin and vinegar.
3
Shred the leftover chicken.
4
Toss warm noodles with sauce, chicken and carrot.
5
Top with sliced cucumber and green onion; serve warm or at room temperature.

Kitchen note

Keep sliced cucumber and green onion separate for kids who dislike mixed-in veg.

Approximate per serving: 590 calories, 33g protein. These are estimates, not lab-tested nutrition facts.

Cost is an estimate at typical US supermarket prices; staples like oil, salt and spices are counted at a few cents.

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