Description
Sesame Asian kelp noodles bring zesty Pacific rim flavors to keto-friendly dining. Crisp vegetables and savory sauce create a light, satisfying meal you can quickly prepare and enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 12 oz (340g) kelp noodles
- 10 oz (280g) mushrooms (sliced)
- 3 large carrots (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 cups (200g) broccoli (cut into small florets)
- ⅓ cup (80ml) coconut aminos
- 2 tbsps toasted sesame oil
- 3 tbsps sesame seeds
- 2 cloves garlic (minced or crushed)
- 1 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- Sauté Mushrooms: Heat olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat. Cook mushrooms for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until moisture evaporates and a golden-brown color develops, releasing rich, deep flavors.
- Build Protein and Vegetable Base: Add diced chicken, julienned carrots, and broccoli florets to the skillet. Ensure direct contact with cooking surface and stir-fry for 6-7 minutes, maintaining consistent motion to cook chicken thoroughly while preserving its succulence.
- Craft Flavor Profile: Blend coconut aminos, toasted sesame oil, minced garlic, and crushed sesame seeds in a small bowl. Whisk ingredients until a cohesive, aromatic sauce emerges, infusing the dish with complex umami undertones.
- Finalize Dish: Introduce kelp noodles to the skillet, drizzle prepared sauce over the mixture. Gently toss to distribute flavors evenly, cooking for an additional 4-5 minutes. Allow noodles to absorb the sauce’s essence, creating a harmonious culinary experience. Season with salt if desired.
Notes
- Mushroom Browning Technique: Sauté mushrooms slowly to release moisture and develop deep golden color, which enhances overall dish flavor and prevents watery texture.
- Protein Cooking Tip: Ensure chicken pieces touch hot skillet surface directly for proper searing and preventing soggy, undercooked meat.
- Sauce Whisking Strategy: Blend sauce ingredients thoroughly to create uniform flavor profile that coats noodles and vegetables evenly.
- Noodle Absorption Trick: Gently toss kelp noodles to maximize sauce penetration without breaking delicate noodle strands, maintaining optimal texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg