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Chicken with Soba Noodles

Overhead photo of of a bowl containing chicken with soba noodles and veggies in a peanut sauce.
Fresh, vibrant, and loaded with bold Asian flavors, this Soba Noodles and Chicken Bowl is the kind of recipe that makes you feel like a weeknight dinner hero — without breaking a sweat. Think slurpy soba noodles, juicy chicken, crisp veggies, and gorgeously-glossy, sesame-forward dressing that perfectly clings to every single bite.
Author: Cheyanne Holzworth
Total Time: 25 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Equipment

  • 1 Large Pot - for cooking the soba noodles
  • 1 Medium Bowl OR Glass Measure - for making the dressing
  • 1 Large Bowl - for tossing the chicken and soba

Ingredients

For the Chicken and Soba:

  • 9.5 ounces Dried Soba Noodles
  • 3 cups Cooked Chicken – diced or shredded
  • 1 ½ cup Shredded Carrots (from about 4 medium carrots)
  • 1 ½ cup Shelled Edamame – steamed according to package instructions
  • ½ cup Thinly Sliced Scallions
  • 3 to 4 TBS Chopped Cilantro Leaves - to taste
  • 1/3 Cup Toasted Peanuts, Cashews, Pistachios, or Almonds
  • To taste Toasted Sesame Seeds

Sesame Ginger Dressing:

  • 2 TBS EACH: Vegetable Oil, Low-Sodium Soy Sauce, and Plain Rice Vinegar
  • 2 ½ TBS Toasted Sesame Oil – DIVIDED
  • 1 ½ TBS EACH: Tahini and Honey
  • 1 TBS Grated Ginger
  • 2 tsp Garlic Paste
  • To taste Kosher Salt and Ground Black Pepper

Instructions

  • Prepare Soba Noodles: Cook the dry soba noodles to *barely* al dente in boiling, salted water according to the instructions on the back of the package.
    Once almost al dente, immediately dump the noodles into a colander and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
    Then drain the noodles well and add them to a large mixing bowl.
    Drizzle 1 tablespoon of sesame oil over the noodles, toss to coat, and then set the bowl aside.
    Action photo of sesame oil being poured over al dente soba noodles in a large bowl.
  • Meanwhile, Make the Sesame Dressing: To a glass measure or medium mixing bowl, add the vegetable oil, soy, vinegar, remaining 1 ½ tablespoons sesame oil, tahini, honey, ginger, and garlic. Season with a heaping ¼ teaspoon kosher salt and a scant 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
    Grab a whisk and vigorously stir until the dressing is emulsified.
    Then, grab a spoon, taste the dressing, and adjust the flavors to suit your tastebuds before setting the dressing aside.
    Overhead action photo of a whisk stirring together a sesame dressing.
  • Combine Soba Bowl Ingredients: To the bowl with the cooked soba, add the shredded chicken, carrots, edamame beans, scallions, and cilantro.
    Overhead photo of diced cooked chicken, cooked soba noodles, edamame, shredded carrots and fresh herbs in a large bowl.
  • Add Dressing and Toss Soba with Chicken: Pour half the dressing over the soba, chicken, and veggies. Then toss well to combine and coat.
    Add more dressing as needed to suit your preferences.
    Overhead action photo of sesame dressing being poured over a bowl containing soba noodles, chicken, and veggies.
  • Garnish and Serve Soba Noodles and Chicken: Garnish the top of the soba chicken bowls with toasted nuts, sesame seeds, and more cilantro, if using.
    Serve with lime wedges and the remaining dressing on the side. Enjoy!
    Overhead photo of of a bowl containing chicken with soba noodles and veggies in a peanut sauce.

Notes

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Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and the nutrition facts are an estimate based upon 6 servings. Exact information will depend upon the brands of ingredients and precise measurements used.

Nutrition

Calories: 483kcal    Carbohydrates: 46g    Protein: 34g    Fat: 20g    Saturated Fat: 3g    Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g    Monounsaturated Fat: 7g    Trans Fat: 0.03g    Cholesterol: 60mg    Sodium: 433mg    Potassium: 684mg    Fiber: 4g    Sugar: 3g    Vitamin A: 5479IU    Vitamin C: 5mg    Calcium: 89mg    Iron: 4mg
Course: entree
Cuisine: Asian, Thai