Description
Sesame Asian Kelp Noodles bring zesty Pacific Rim flavors into a low-carb keto-friendly dish. Quick marinades and crisp vegetables combine with delicate noodles, offering health-conscious diners a quick, satisfying meal packed with authentic Asian-inspired taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
Vegetables and Noodles:
- 2 cups (200g) broccoli (cut into small florets)
- 10 oz (280g) mushrooms (sliced)
- 3 large carrots (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 12 oz (340g) kelp noodles
Seasonings and Oils:
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ⅓ cup (80ml) coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced or crushed)
- 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the mushrooms by heating olive oil in a spacious skillet or wok over medium-high temperature. Sauté the mushrooms for 5-7 minutes, stirring intermittently, allowing any excess moisture to completely evaporate and develop a rich golden-brown color.
- Introduce the protein and vegetable components by adding diced chicken pieces, julienned carrots, and bite-sized broccoli florets into the skillet. Ensure each protein piece directly contacts the hot cooking surface. Stir-fry the mixture for 6-7 minutes, maintaining a consistent motion to cook the chicken thoroughly while preserving its tenderness and preventing overcooking.
- Create the flavor-enhancing sauce by combining coconut aminos, toasted sesame oil, minced fresh garlic, and crushed sesame seeds in a small mixing bowl. Whisk the ingredients until they form a harmonious, well-integrated liquid seasoning.
- Incorporate the kelp noodles into the stir-fry, gently pouring the prepared sauce over the entire mixture. Toss and stir the ingredients carefully to ensure even distribution of flavors. Continue cooking for 4-5 minutes, allowing the noodles to heat through and absorb the sauce’s aromatic essence. Taste and adjust seasoning with a pinch of salt if necessary.
Notes
- Kelp noodles transform when soaked in warm water, becoming tender and silky with just 5-10 minutes of gentle preparation.
- Chicken sears perfectly when each piece meets hot pan surface, creating golden edges while maintaining succulent interior.
- Stir-frying requires strategic layering, starting with moisture-releasing mushrooms before introducing protein and crisp vegetables.
- Sauce seasoning demands careful tasting, letting coconut aminos’ natural saltiness guide your final flavor adjustments.
- High heat creates magical stir-fry moments, quickly caramelizing vegetables and sealing chicken’s delicate moisture in seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 283
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 399mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3.4g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 47mg