Mix Well

Every once in a while I get on a kick to eat a bit healthier. This meal certainly qualifies. A light stir fry using small amounts of sesame oil, whole wheat soba noodles and miso marinated chicken with vegetables packs quite a flavorful punch.

Ingredients

Stir Fry Ingredients

Stir Fry Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast cubed and marinated
• 8 oz whole wheat soba noodles
• 1/2 onion chopped
• 1 orange bell pepper chopped
• 2 cups shredded purple cabbage
• 1 clove garlic chopped
• 1 thumb ginger grated
• 2 tsp sesame oil
• Salt and Pepper to taste

 Marinade

Marinade the Chicken

• 1 Tbsp miso paste
• 1/4 C rice vinegar
• 1 Tbsp honey

Directions

Whisk Away

Add miso paste, rice vinegar and honey to a bowl.

Combined Marinade

Whisk to combine.

Toss the Chicken

Add the chicken and toss to coat. Use your fingers. They are the best tools you have.

Cover

 Cover with plastic wrap and put in the refrigerator. Let marinade at least 6 hours, overnight is even better.

Hot Oil

Boil a pot of water. Cook the Soba noodles as per the directions on the package. While the noodles are cooking heat sesame oil over medium heat.

Ready to Cook

Using a slotted spoon or tongs place the chicken into the hot pan.

Draining

Brown the chicken then remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel lined plate to drain.

Next Level

Add garlic and ginger to the pan. Cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute to just heat.

Peppers and Onions

Next add the pepper and onion. Stir to mix with garlic and ginger and cook for 2-3 minutes to heat up.