Soba Noodle Salad with Chicken and Sesame
Soba Noodle Salad with Chicken and Sesame pairs springy buckwheat noodles with juicy sautéed chicken and a nutty, tangy-sweet sesame dressing. Crisp celery, carrot, and red bell pepper add fresh crunch, while cilantro and green onion lift the flavors. Serve chilled or at room temperature for a light yet satisfying lunch or weeknight dinner.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook7 mins
- Serves3
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Soba Noodle Salad with Chicken and Sesame, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 47
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Whisk rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, sesame oil, brown sugar, soy sauce, and ginger in a large bowl until the dressing is well combined.
- 2
Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Add the soba noodles, stir, and let the water return to a boil. Boil the noodles until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain the noodles in a colander under cold running water until cool, about 1 minute.
- 3
Heat 2 teaspoons vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken breast pieces until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 2 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic, salt, and pepper; stir until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
- 4
Toss the soba noodles, chicken, celery, carrot, red pepper, cilantro, green onion, and sesame seeds with the dressing in a large bowl.
- Calories 390.15 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 25.22 g Good Source 50%
- Carbohydrate 46.64 g 17%
- Total Fat 11.76 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 1.52 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 46.9 mg Moderate 16%
- Sodium 360.75 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 3.26 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 6.37 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 23.9 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.01 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 233.97 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 33.11 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 34.59 mg Good Source 38%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
About This Recipe
Soba Noodle Salad with Chicken and Sesame is a Japanese dinner recipe made with 16 ingredients. It takes about 27 mins, serves 3, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Carrot, Celery, and Chicken Breast. Each serving provides about 390.15 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Soba Noodle Salad with Chicken and Sesame?
- It is a Japanese salad recipe made with 16 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Soba Noodle Salad with Chicken and Sesame made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Carrot, Celery, Chicken Breast, Fresh Cilantro. The full list of 16 is above.
- What goes well with Soba Noodle Salad with Chicken and Sesame?
- Explore these Japanese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Soba Noodle Salad with Chicken and Sesame?
- About 27 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 7 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 390.15 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Soba Noodle Salad with Chicken and Sesame easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 16 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Soba Noodle Salad with Chicken and Sesame healthy?
- Soba Noodle Salad with Chicken and Sesame has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 390.15 calories and 25.22 g of protein, or 50% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 360.75 mg (16% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.52 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Wheat, Gluten and Sesame, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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