Description
This Lemon Garlic Chicken Noodle Bowl is a vibrant and healthy weeknight dinner featuring tender chicken breasts tossed with rice noodles, fresh vegetables, and a zesty lemon garlic sauce. Quick to prepare and packed with flavor, it’s a perfect balanced meal that’s both comforting and nutritious.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken and Sauce
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced thin
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest and juice of 1 large lemon
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Noodles and Vegetables
- 8 ounces rice noodles or thin spaghetti
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Optional: red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the rice noodles or thin spaghetti according to the package directions. Once cooked, drain the noodles and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the sliced chicken with salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is lightly browned and cooked through.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic and grated fresh ginger. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, taking care not to burn the garlic.
- Prepare the Sauce: Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, soy sauce, and honey to the skillet. Stir to combine and let the mixture simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, allowing the sauce to slightly thicken and infuse flavors.
- Toss Together: Add the cooked noodles, shredded carrots, and baby spinach to the skillet. Toss everything together gently until the spinach wilts and the noodles are fully coated with the lemon garlic sauce.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle the dish with sliced green onions and chopped fresh cilantro. Serve the noodle bowl warm, with optional red pepper flakes for an added kick.
Notes
- For extra tenderness and flavor, substitute chicken thighs instead of breasts.
- Add other fresh vegetables such as bell peppers, snap peas, or mushrooms for more crunch and nutrition.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, use gluten-free noodles and tamari sauce instead of regular soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
