Name: Shirataki Noodles with Chicken and Vegetables
Prep time: 7 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Japan
Ingredients: 200 g shirataki noodles; 150 g chicken breast; 100 g pak choi; 1 carrot; 1 garlic clove; ginger; 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce; 1 tsp sesame oil

Shirataki Noodles with Chicken and Vegetables

Almost calorie-free konjac noodles. Ideal for extreme definition.

Ingredients

How many are you cooking for?

Original recipe for 1 servings

200 g shirataki noodles
150 g chicken breast
100 g pak choi
1 carrot
1 garlic clove
ginger
1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil

Step by step

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Step 1 Prep 2 min

Rinse and blanch the noodles for 2 minutes. Taste for salt at the end and adjust if needed.
Step 2 Pan 4 min

Sauté the chicken with ginger and garlic for 4 minutes. Measure the ingredients before you start.
Step 3 Pan 3 min

Add vegetables and sauté for 3 minutes. Add noodles and soy sauce

Storage

Store in the fridge in a sealed container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or microwave 1–2 min. Freeze only if the recipe allows.

Chef tips

Mise en place: chop and weigh before cooking so you don't run over time.
Taste for salt at the end; broths and canned foods already add sodium.
For meal prep, keep dressings separate until serving.

Allergens

Soy
Sesame

Diet

Not vegetarian (contains animal products)

Variations

Substitutions for a vegan version

Instead of: animal protein from recipe

Use: tempeh, smoked tofu or cooked legumes in the same quantity

Why: Animal protein provides amino acids and umami; tempeh or legumes cover both protein and satiety.

Tip: Marinate the tempeh for 10 minutes with soy sauce and garlic before sautéing for a more intense flavor.

Other variations

Lighter version: reduce oil to 1 tablespoon and increase vegetable quantity in Shirataki Noodles with Chicken and Vegetables.
Batch cook: double the quantities and store in containers for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

Quick summary

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1 Rinse and blanch the noodles for 2 minutes. Taste for salt at the end and adjust if needed.
2 Sauté the chicken with ginger and garlic for 4 minutes. Measure the ingredients before you start.
3 Add vegetables and sauté for 3 minutes. Add noodles and soy sauce