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A black pot with spaghetti noodles coated in a sesame cilantro sauce topped with chicken, green onions, and cilantro.
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Sesame Noodles

This sesame noodle bowl is a quick dinner for those crazy weeknights. Your family will go crazy for it!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 681kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (or 16 oz) Spaghetti noodles
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken cooked and shredded
  • 1/3 cup toasted sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 - 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes *add more to make spicier
  • 1/2-3/4 cup cilantro I love cilantro so I always add 3/4 cup.
  • 3/4 cup peanuts, or whatever salty nuts you have on hand
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions

Instructions

  • In a large pot over medium heat, bring water to boil. Once water is boiling add 3 tsp of salt to the water. Add the spaghetti noodles to the boiling water. Cook until al dente. 
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, whisk the sesame oil, vegetable oil, soy sauce, garlic powder, salt, and honey. Cook over medium heat for 3 minutes, whisking constantly. Remove from heat. Add the crushed red pepper flakes. 
  • When pasta has finished cooking, drain the water. Add the shredded chicken, sauce, cilantro, green onions, and nuts to the pasta. Stir to combine. Serve immediately. 

Notes

Here are some delicious variations to switch up this sesame noodle recipe:
  • Change up the protein. Beef, steak, shrimp, pork, tofu, etc.
  • Add more vegetables. Chopped spinach, bok choy, sautéed kale, collard greens, snow peas, or cooked bell peppers are a few delicious options. 
  • Switch the nuts. Hazelnut, walnuts, peanuts, cashews, etc. 
  • Use different noodles. Gluten free noodles, Chinese noodles, ramen noodles, soba noodles, udon noodles, etc.

Nutrition

Calories: 681kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 1163mg | Potassium: 510mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 210IU | Vitamin C: 2.4mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2.3mg