Wholewheat noodles, shredded chicken and crunchy veg tossed in a creamy sesame–tahini dressing. Big flavour, great texture — perfect for make-ahead lunches.
Serves 2 ~25 mins High-protein 610kcal 5.7g fibre
Ingredients
- For the noodles:
- 2 wholewheat noodle nests (100g)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 skinless chicken breasts
- 100ml chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 red pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 large carrot, peeled and shredded with a julienne peeler
- ½ cucumber, peeled, deseeded and chopped
- 50g frozen edamame beans, defrosted
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
- Sea salt
- For the dressing:
- 2 tbsp runny tahini paste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp warm water
- 2 tsp tamari
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Juice of ½ lime
- ½ small garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1 tsp honey
Method
- Bring a saucepan of water to the boil, remove from the heat, then add the noodles. Leave to soak for 5 minutes until tender, drain and set aside.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a non-stick frying pan with a lid over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts, season lightly with salt and cook for 5 minutes, turning once. Add the stock, cover and cook for 8–10 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and shred with two forks.
- For the dressing, whisk all ingredients in a small jar until smooth (or blitz in a food processor).
- Combine the noodles, shredded chicken, red pepper, carrot, cucumber, edamame and sesame seeds in a large bowl. Toss, then pour over the dressing and toss again. Divide between 2 airtight containers.
Serving & storage
Tip: Keeps well in the fridge for up to 2 days. If prepping ahead, add the cucumber just before serving to keep it crisp.
Nutrition tip: A flavourful high-protein dish (with healthy fats from sesame seeds), though it may be low in certain micronutrients like magnesium. Many people fall short on magnesium, an essential mineral for muscle and nerve function. Taking a magnesium supplement — for example, a daily 375 mg tablet — can help cover this gap, support energy metabolism and may help prevent cramps, especially if your diet is light on magnesium-rich greens or nuts.
Magnesium 375mg
Muscle and energy support | Take before bedtime | Added benefits for your bones, teeth and nervous system | Added Vitamin B complex
- Provides 375 mg magnesium per daily dose
- Supports normal muscle function and energy release
- With added B-vitamins; ideal if your diet lacks greens or nuts