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Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes
Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti noodles
- 2 Tablespoons sugar
- 3 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3 cloves minced garlic or 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen broccoli
- 1 1/2 cups cooked, diced chicken breast
- 1 Tablespoon sesame seeds
Directions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Set aside.
- While pasta is cooking, toast sesame seeds in a 1 quart saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly and cook until light brown.
- Mix together sugar, soy sauce, and vinegar in small bowl. Set aside.
- Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat (300 °F in an electric skillet). Add garlic and broccoli, and cook on medium until soft.
- Add chicken and cook until heated through.
- Add drained pasta and soy sauce mixture and mix well. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Notes:
- Substitute diced tofu or a can of drained garbanzo beans for chicken.
- No broccoli? Use peas, green beans, or mixed veggies.
- Flavor boosters: red chili flakes, sliced green onions, and/or a teaspoon of sesame oil.
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