20 Minute Sesame Basil Chicken Noodles

Name: 20 Minute Sesame Basil Chicken Noodles
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 porsi
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 8 ounces rice noodles or long cut pasta; 1/2 cup tahini; 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter; 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce or tamari; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil; 1 tablespoon chili paste ((I use sambal oelek)); 2 inches fresh ginger, grated; 4 cloves garlic, minced or grated; 1 cup shredded chicken; 2 carrots, shredded; 2 bell peppers, thinly sliced; 1 cup broccoli florets; 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped; 1 mango, sliced ((optional)); lime wedges and toasted sesame seeds, for serving

This quick meal is made using a spicy sesame sauce, noodles, lots of veggies, shredded chicken, and fresh basil. It's both healthy AND delicious, and is the perfect dinner for just about any night of the week. Bonus? Leftovers are great for lunch, warm or cold!

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Ingredients

6 servings

8 ounces rice noodles or long cut pasta
1/2 cup tahini
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce or tamari
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon chili paste ((I use sambal oelek))
2 inches fresh ginger, grated
4 cloves garlic, minced or grated
1 cup shredded chicken
2 carrots, shredded
2 bell peppers, thinly sliced
1 cup broccoli florets
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
1 mango, sliced ((optional))
lime wedges and toasted sesame seeds, for serving

Steps

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain.2. Meanwhile, combine the tahini, peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, chili paste, ginger, garlic, and 1/2 cup water. Pulse until combined and smooth. 3. Pour the sauce over the hot noodles. Add the chicken, carrots, peppers, broccoli, basil, and mangos. Toss to combine.4. Divide the noodles among bowls and top with sesame seeds.