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Miso Chicken Soba Noodles Recipe
Miso chicken soba noodles are made with the perfect combination of sweet and savory flavors, as miso paste, honey, and soy sauce come together to create an irresistible umami blend.
The dish features juicy chicken and fresh vegetables, completing a wholesome meal with healthy soba noodles. It’s one of the best noodle recipes to make at home, and everyone loves it.
Soba noodles are healthy and easy to cook, they taste great either cold or hot. Check my recipe Spicy Sriracha Soba Noodle Soup, and enjoy it differently.
Why This Recipe Works
This easy noodle recipe brings a delicious meal to the table in less than 30 minutes. It makes quick yet healthy weekday dinners that fit perfectly for young individuals and busy moms.
It serves a balanced meal with rich protein, fiber, and plenty of vegetables in one dish. It’s absolutely nutritional and satisfying to enjoy.
It’s also a versatile recipe that you can always make to meet your personal taste. Feel free to add more veggies, or use different proteins for your preference.
Recipe Ingredients
This flavorful miso chicken soba noodles recipe calls for only a few ingredients:
- Miso paste
- Honey
- Soy sauce
- Chicken thigh
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Dry soba noodles
- Red peppers
- Rocket leaves
- Roasted sesame seeds, for garnish
How To Make Miso Chicken Soba Noodles
Chewy soba noodles with miso honey-glazed chicken on top is fabulous and unstoppable.
First, marinate the chicken thigh in a mixture of miso paste, honey, and soy sauce for 10 minutes.
Next, heat the skillet with extra virgin olive oil. Then, pan-fry the chicken for a few minutes until nicely charred. Keep cooking the meat with a little bit of water. Turn off the heat once the meat is cooked through.
Cook the dry soba noodles according to the package instructions.
Finally, assemble the dish with sticky honey miso chicken, prepared veggies, and soba noodles. Serve with roasted sesame seeds sprinkled on top and drizzle with pan sauce for extra flavor.
Cooking Tips
To make this easy, mouthwatering miso chicken soba noodles, please follow my tips below:
- Choose a different protein such as pork or beef if desired.
- If you have chili paste or fresh chilies at home, feel free to add it to the final dish for a spicy kick.
- This recipe works for either fresh refrigerated soba noodles or dry soba noodles.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cook dry soba noodles?
Fill a pot with a sufficient amount of water. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat, and cook the noodles until al dente. Once the noodles are cooked to your liking, drain them in a colander or sieve. Rinse them under cold running water to stop the cooking process and remove excess starch. This helps maintain the texture and prevents them from sticking together. Transfer the soba to a plate and serve immediately.
Can I make miso chicken soba noodles ahead of time?
Yes, you can marinate the chicken in the miso paste mixture the night before, and cook it just before serving to retain its optimal texture and flavor. Also, to ensure the soba noodles have the best texture, cook it before serving.
How Many Calories Per Serving?
This recipe has 476 calories per serving.
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Miso Chicken Soba Noodles
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons miso paste
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 12 ounces (375 grams) chicken thigh (boneless, sliced)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 bundles (3.5 ounces or 100 grams per serving) dry soba noodles
- 2 red peppers (sliced, for serving)
- 1 ounces (30 grams) rocket leaves (chopped in halves)
- 1 tablespoon roasted sesame seeds (for serving )
Instructions
- Whisk together miso paste, honey, and soy sauce in a bowl. Add the chicken and marinate for 10 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, stir occasionally, and cook for 5 minutes until it develops a slight char and is just cooked. Deglaze the pan by adding 2 tablespoons of water, then continue cooking for an additional 3 to 5 minutes. Turn off the heat.
- Fill the saucepan (or a pot) with enough water, and bring it to a boil. Cook the dry soba noodles according to the package instructions. Serve the noodles with chicken, red peppers, and rocket leaves and drizzle with pan juice. Finish it with roasted sesame seeds sprinkled on top.
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Notes
- You may use chicken breast as your personal preference.
- If you have chili at home, feel free to add it to the final dish to enhance the flavor.
- This recipe works for either fresh refrigerated soba noodles or dry soba noodles.
Nutrition
Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated, using Spoonacular, for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.
I’ve never heard of rocket leaves. What do they taste like and where do you find them? I love in Midwest America.
I used Japanese rocket leaves also known as Arugula.