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Sesame Chicken Noodle Bowl

With rice noodles, tender chicken, red pepper, and snap peas. Topped with fresh cucumbers, carrots, cilantro, and crunchy crushed peanuts. Drizzled with a tasty Sesame Sauce.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: chicken bowl, noodle bowl, rice noodles
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls

Equipment

  • wok or large pan
  • wooden spoon
  • medium bowl
  • whisk or fork

Ingredients

  • 1 package rice noodles
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized chunks
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 6 ounces sugar snap peas
  • ½ english cucumber thin sliced then halved
  • carrots grated
  • peanuts garnish, optional
  • cilantro garnish, optional

For the tahini sauce

  • cup tahini
  • 2 tbsp coco aminos or soy sauce
  • tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tsp go-chu-jung or chili paste

Instructions

  • Cook rice noodles according to package directions.

Cook the Chicken and Vegetables

  • Heat a wok or large pan on medium heat. Add oil and garlic. Stir with a wooden spoon and cook garlic until fragrant.
  • Add chicken, salt, and pepper to the wok. Cook until completely cooked through with no pink (about 5 minutes).
    Add peppers and snap peas, stir and cook until tender.

For the Sesame Sauce

  • Combine tahini, coco aminos, rice vinegar, sesame oil, go-chu-jung, and lime juice in a medium bowl.
    Whisk until smooth and completely combined. Add water and continue mixing if a thinner sauce is desired.

Assemble the Noodle Bowls

  • Place cooked rice noodles in a bowl. Top with the chicken, pepper, and snap pea mixture. Followed by cucumber, carrots, crushed peanuts, and cilantro. Drizzle on the tahini sauce.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.