Description
This Honey Sesame Chicken Noodle Bake recipe combines tender egg noodles, succulent shredded chicken, and crisp vegetables in a savory and slightly sweet sesame-flavored sauce. Baked to perfection with a sprinkle of sesame seeds, this Asian-inspired dish is a comforting and satisfying meal that’s perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Egg Noodles:
12 ounces
Cooked and Shredded Chicken Breast:
2 cups
Sesame Oil:
1 tablespoon
Low-Sodium Soy Sauce:
1/2 cup
Honey:
1/3 cup
Rice Vinegar:
2 tablespoons
Hoisin Sauce:
2 tablespoons
Cornstarch mixed with Water:
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
Garlic Powder:
1/2 teaspoon
Ground Ginger:
1/2 teaspoon
Red Pepper Flakes (optional):
1/4 teaspoon
Shredded Carrots:
1 cup
Snow Peas (trimmed):
1 cup
Green Onions (sliced):
3
Sesame Seeds:
1 tablespoon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook Noodles: Cook the egg noodles according to package directions, drain, and set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: In a saucepan, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, garlic powder, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes. Simmer and thicken with cornstarch slurry.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix noodles, chicken, carrots, snow peas, and green onions. Toss with sauce.
- Bake: Transfer to a baking dish, bake for 20 minutes.
- Serve: Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute broccoli or bell peppers for the snow peas.
- Rotisserie chicken works well for convenience.
- Add extra hoisin sauce or top with chopped peanuts or cashews for variation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
