Japanese Black Bean Chicken and Soba

May 28, 2023May 28, 20230 2
Japanese inspired Black Bean Chicken and Soba dish with a fusion of flavors
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

125 g soba noodles
1 teaspoon sesame seed oil
250 g chicken breasts , thinly sliced
1 garlic clove , minced
1 inch fresh ginger , minced
1 small carrot , finely sliced
1 small green pepper , finely sliced
1 small onion , chopped
1/2 cup button mushroom , finely sliced
1 tablespoon tamari soy sauce
125 ml chicken stock
1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon canned black beans , rinsed and crushed
1/2 cup Baby Spinach

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
2
Calories
431
Sugar
6g
Fat
9g
This Japanese inspired Black Bean Chicken and Soba dish is a fusion of flavors and is a healthy weeknight meal option that is ready in less than 30 minutes. The dish combines the distinct salty and umami flavors of tamari soy sauce with the mellow sweetness of sweet chili sauce. The soba noodles add to the character of the dish and also make it gluten-free. The use of black beans makes the dish high in protein while the addition of spinach adds a healthy dose of vitamins and minerals.

Instructions

1.Cook soba noodles as per instructions on the packet and keep aside.
2.Heat sesame seed oil in a large wok or skillet over medium heat.
3.Add chicken and cook until lightly browned for about 5 minutes.
4.Add garlic, ginger, carrot, green pepper, onion, and mushrooms in the wok, stir and cook for another 5 minutes.
5.In a small bowl, mix tamari soy sauce, chicken stock, sweet chili sauce, and crushed black beans together.
6.Add the tamari mixture to the wok and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
7.Add the cooked soba noodles and baby spinach to the wok and toss everything together until everything is well combined. Serve hot.

PROS

This Japanese inspired Black Bean Chicken and Soba dish is packed with flavors and takes minimal time to prepare.

The dish is high in protein and gluten-free, making it a great option for individuals with dietary restrictions.

CONS

Soba noodles are high in carbohydrates which may not be ideal for low-carb and keto diets.

The dish may have high sodium content due to the use of tamari sauce which is a naturally brewed soy sauce.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Soba noodles are rich in thiamine, a key nutrient for healthy nervous system function.
The dish is also high in protein due to the chicken and the black beans.
The use of ginger and garlic in the recipe may have anti-inflammatory properties.

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