Name: Ginger chicken noodles
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 cup chicken stock; 2 star anise; 1 piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced; stick of lemongrass; 2 sprigs parsley; 2 red chillies, sliced (optional); 2 teaspoon sesame oil; 2 skinless chicken breasts; 2 packets gluten-free noodles; 4 small bok choy, sliced; 2 spring onions, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds, to garnish

Ginger chicken noodles

This is a light, fragrant noodle dish that is bound to make you feel healthy and not weigh you down.

Serves 4

Prep

Cook

15M

Total

20M

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Ingredients

4 cup chicken stock

2 star anise

1 piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced

stick of lemongrass

2 sprigs parsley

2 red chillies, sliced (optional)

2 teaspoon sesame oil

2 skinless chicken breasts

2 packets gluten-free noodles

4 small bok choy, sliced

2 spring onions, cut into bite-sized pieces

1 teaspoon black sesame seeds, to garnish

Method

1.Heat the chicken stock in a medium saucepan. Add the star anise, ginger, lemongrass, parsley, chilli (if using) and sesame oil, then simmer for 5 minutes.

2.Add the chicken breast and reduce the heat. Cook for 5-8 minutes until the chicken feels firm. Remove chicken and allow to rest before slicing.

3.Reheat the stock, after removing the parsley, chilli and lemongrass, and cook the noodles, bok choy and spring onion for 2 minutes until bright green and tender.

4.Divide the noodles and vegetables between the bowls, then top with the chicken. Add some broth and garnish with sesame seeds.

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