Soba Noodle Broth Bowl with Chicken

Healthy noodle broth bowl with chicken (can replace chicken with fish, shrimp, beef, tofu).

Makes 4 servings

INGREDIENTS:

4 cups chicken broth 1-2 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoons sesame oil

1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 Tablespoon Asian chili garlic sauce

8 ounces soba noodles

2 cups fresh spinach

1 cup sliced mushrooms

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Fresh cilantro (garnish, optional)

DIRECTIONS:

To Cook Noodles:

1. In a large pot, combine chicken broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and Asian chili sauce. Bring mixture to a boil, add soba noodles, and cook for 5 minutes until noodles are tender.

2. Reduce heat to medium and add spinach and mushrooms to noodles. Cook until spinach is wilted.

3. Ladle mixture into four large bowls.

To Cook Chicken:

1. Turn oven onto broil.

2. Place chicken breasts on a broiler pan, brush with olive oil.

3. Broil 3 to 4 inches from heat, turning over every 5 minutes, 15 minutes total.

4. Slice chicken into 1/4 inch strips.

5. Place even amounts of chicken atop each bowl.

6. Garnish with cilantro.
   

Nutrition Information: 457 calories, 6g fat, 51g carb, 47g protein