Check out how I amped up the protein & veggies in this 20 min weeknight dinner.
Ingredients for 2:
– 8-12 oz pasture raised chicken breast, cut into chunks. I love butcher box or cooks venture
– Chicken seasoning: 1/4 tsp turmeric, 1/4 tsp dried ginger, 1/4 tsp salt, dash of black pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder.
– 4 oz barilla protein plus angel hair pasta
– 1/4 cup side dish creamy sesame sauce (at central market, or can also make your own with 1 tbsp tahini or organic peanut butter, 2 tbsp coconut aminos, 1 tsp rice vinegar & a pinch of salt)
– 2 tbsp coconut aminos or soy sauce/tamari
– 1 tbsp minced ginger
– 1/2 cup bone broth (I love bonafide provisions – best quality I’ve found)
– 1 tsp sesame oil or avocado oil
– 1 tbsp chili crunch + more for topping (I like Trader Joe’s brand since it’s olive oil based, there’s also a brand momofuku at central market and Whole Foods, also on Amazon, and my favorite on Amazon).
– 1-2 tbsp chopped cilantro or sliced green onion for garnish
– optional: sprinkle of sesame seeds
– mixture of veggies you have on hand, I did: 1 carrot, cut into short strips, 1 cup frozen chopped broccoli, 3-4 mini sweet peppers diced or 1/2 bell pepper diced, 1/4 onion diced, 2-3 garlic cloves chopped, 1 cup sliced organic mushrooms
Directions:
1. In large pot, boil water for pasta.
2. In large skillet, over medium heat, add sesame oil/avocado oil. Add chicken and saute with salt, pepper, paprika, ginger, turmeric, garlic & onion powder. Cook about 5-6 mins until cooked through. Chop your veggies while it cooks.
3. Add veggies, coconut aminos, ginger, bone broth & chili crunch. Sauté until soft, about 5-6 mins.
4. Cook pasta while veggies cook.
5. Once pasta is done – strain and add to large skillet with chicken and veggies. Top with creamy sesame sauce and toss well.
6. Garnish with cilantro/green onion, sesame seeds & chili crunch. Enjoy!
