Chinese Chicken Noodle Soup with Sesame and Green O

Name: Chinese Chicken Noodle Soup with Sesame and Green Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound skinless boneless chicken breast halves, cut crosswise into thin strips; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons dry Sherry; 2 tablespoons oriental sesame oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tablespoons tahini (sesame seed paste)*; 2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar; 1 1/2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce**; 4 cups chopped Napa cabbage (from 1 head); 6 green onions, thinly sliced; 8 cups canned low-salt chicken broth; 1 14-ounce package fresh yakisoba noodles or Chinese pan-fry noodles; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1 pound skinless boneless chicken breast halves, cut crosswise into thin strips
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons dry Sherry
2 tablespoons oriental sesame oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons tahini (sesame seed paste)*
2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce**
4 cups chopped Napa cabbage (from 1 head)
6 green onions, thinly sliced
8 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1 14-ounce package fresh yakisoba noodles or Chinese pan-fry noodles
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1
Stir chicken, soy sauce, Sherry, and 1 tablespoon sesame oil in medium bowl to blend.
2
Let stand 20 minutes or refrigerate up to 2 hours.
3
Whisk garlic, tahini, ginger, sugar, vinegar, and chili sauce in small bowl.
4
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat.
5
Add cabbage and green onions and saute until cabbage is tender, about 5 minutes.
6
Add broth and bring to boil.
7
Add chicken with marinade and tahini-garlic mixture.
8
Reduce heat to low and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
9
(Can be made 1 day ahead.
10
Cool slightly; cover and refrigerate.
11
Bring to simmer before continuing.)
12
Cook noodles in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 5 minutes.
13
Drain.
14
Add to soup in pot.
15
Stir in half of cilantro.
16
Season soup with salt and pepper.
17
Sprinkle with remaining cilantro.
18
Sold at Middle Eastern markets, natural foods stores and some supermarkets.
19
** Available at Asian markets, specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.

1347

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

195

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound skinless boneless chicken breast halves, cut crosswise into thin strips, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons dry Sherry, 2 tablespoons oriental sesame oil, and more.

Yes, Chinese Chicken Noodle Soup with Sesame and Green Onions falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chinese Chicken Noodle Soup with Sesame and Green Onions

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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