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Creamy Tahini Chicken Noodle Bowls

Flavorful marinated soy garlic ginger chicken with noodles and veg tossed in a creamy tahini sauce.

Course Main Course
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Author Taavi Moore

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • ¼ cup tamari or low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-inch thumb ginger, grated

Stir Fry

  • 1 tbsp neutral-flavored oil
  • 5 oz. soba noodles or Japanese udon
  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • 1 tbsp tamari or low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-inch thumb ginger, grated
  • ½ cup edamame
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • Chopped fresh cilantro and green onion, to serve
  • Sesame seeds, to garnish

Instructions

  1. Start by marinating the chicken. Whisk together all marinade ingredients, add chicken, and stir well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, ideally overnight.

  2. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with foil. Set aside.

  3. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, cooking in batches to prevent overcrowding, and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. You're just searing the chicken, not cooking all the way through. Transfer searched chicken to prepared baking sheet.

  4. Bake chicken for 15-16 minutes until cooked through or internal temperature reaches 165°F.

  5. While chicken is cooking, cook noodles according to pkg directions.

  6. To make the sauce, whisk together tahini, tamari, sesame oil, maple syrup, garlic, and ginger.

  7. In the same skillet used to cook the chicken, heat a bit more oil (1-2 tsp) over medium-high. Add edamame and cabbage and stir fry for 1 minute. Add the noodles and sauce. Toss well to coat.

  8. Serve noodles and veggies topped with chicken. Garnish with lots of fresh cilantro, green onion, and sesame seeds.