Two bowls of Asian-style noodles topped with grilled chicken pieces and chopped green onions, garnished with sesame seeds on a wooden table.

Simple Chicken Noodles

This is a weeknight dinner staple! The chicken on this dish is so versatile that you can add it to salads, stir frys, pasta, sandwiches and rice bowls.


Makes 4 Serves

500g Chicken thigh or breast (if you prefer a leaner cut of meat - however thigh works the best)

Marinade Seasoning:

2 Tbsp Sesame oil

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp turmeric

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp white pepper

Pinch of salt

340g Thin Egg Noodles (you can buy these fresh or dried - cook as per package instructions)

1.5 Cups Broccolini (chopped)

2 Cup Chicken Bone Broth or Stock (salt reduced)

1 Tbsp sesame seeds

Method:

  1. Chop chicken into chunks, roughly half the size of your palm is ideal.

  2. Add chicken into a bowl and add all seasoning ingredients. Mix together thoroughly and leave to marinade for ~1-2 hours. If you can’t leave for this long, leave to marinade whilst you prepare other ingredients.

  3. Cook chicken on a medium heat, until golden. You won’t need to use any oil in the pan as the sesame in the marinade will be enough to ensure chicken doesn’t stick.

  4. In a large pot, bring chicken bone broth to boil and add noodles. Cook until tender.

  5. Chop broccolini into medium pieces and add to broth and cook for ~4 minutes.

  6. Dish up noodles and add cooked chicken to a bowl. Top with a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Optional: Add chilli oil for an extra kick of spice.