Asian Sesame Chicken and Soba Noodles

1 T. sesame seeds
2.5 oz. Japanese (buckwheat) soba noodles
8 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast cut in bite sized pieces
1 red pepper, sliced
1 1/2 cups broccoli, cut in bite sized pieces
1 tsp. sesame oil
2 T. balsamic vinegar
2 1/2 T. soya sauce
1 1/2 tsp. sugar
1 clove garlic, minced
4-5 green onions, chopped

Toast sesame seeds by putting in a dry frying pan over medium heat. Stir frequently and don't let burn.

Bring big pot salted water to boiling and add soba noodles. Cook for 3-5 minutes and drain. Rinse with cold water and drain well.

Meanwhile, cook chicken in frying pan in about 2 tsp. olive oil. When almost done (still a little pink) add the peppers and broccoli and cook until tender crisp and chicken is done. Remove from heat.

In a bowl, mix sesame oil, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, sugar and green onions. Stir well. Toss with noodles and chicken vegetable mixture. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top and serve. Good hot or cold.

2 servings

I didn't have any fresh broccoli, so I made this recipe using frozen stir fry vegetables instead. Recipe comes from http://mimisfitfoods.com/?s=asianMimi's fit foods blog.