Sesame Noodles

4.41 from 5 votes

Quick and easy sesame noodles with chicken and broccoli tossed in a creamy and nutty sesame sauce. They are packed with protein and make a delicious and healthy alternative to takeout!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Chinese

Keyword chicken with sesame noodles, cold sesame noodles, sesame noodles

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings cups

Calories 275kcal

Author Kelly Nardo

Ingredients

Sesame Noodles

8 ounces udon noodles (dry)
4 packed cups shredded chicken (1 pound)
6 cups packed broccoli florets (450 grams)
1 cup sliced green onion
for garnish - sliced green onions, sesame seeds, red pepper flakes, fresh cilantro...

Sesame Sauce

1/2 cup tahini
1/4 cup coconut aminos
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 cup pasta water

Instructions

Cook noodles and broccoli. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook noodles according to the package. When there are 2 minutes left, remove at least 1/2 cup of pasta water from the pot and set aside. Add your broccoli florets to the pot, mix to combine, and let cook for 2 minutes until the noodles are done. Drain noodles and broccoli once done. Rinse under cold water and let cool for a few minutes.
While the water comes to a boil, make the sesame sauce. Add the tahini, coconut aminos, rice vinegar, garlic, sesame oil, honey, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper to a large jar. Set aside.
Finish the sauce. Add 1/2 cup of your pasta water to your sauce and stir well to combine. Adjust according to taste.
Assemble. Add cooled noodles, broccoli, shredded chicken, green onion, and sauce to a large bowl and toss to combine.
Enjoy! Enjoy immediately or let chill in the fridge until ready to eat. Top with sesame seeds.

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