Sesame Chicken Noodle Bowl

This recipe is comfy, flavorful, spicy and so delicious. What a great way to start the week!

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts or thighs, cut in half
2 Tbsp plus 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
2 Tbsp fish sauce (or additional soy sauce)
3 Tbsp plus 2 teaspoons honey
1 Tbsp chile sauce
1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil, plus more for serving
6 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 medium yellow onion, quartered
6 slices fresh ginger
4 garlic cloves, grated
1-3 star anise
1 cinnamon stick
1 Fresno or jalapeño pepper, seeded if desired, and sliced
2 cups chopped kale, bok choy, or baby spinach
8 oz rice noodles
Bean sprouts, mixed herbs, chiles, and limes, for serving

DIRECTIONS

• Preheat the oven to 425° F.

• On a baking sheet, toss the chicken with 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, the chile sauce, and sesame oil. Bake 15 minutes, then remove and add 2 tablespoons honey, toss the chicken. Bake another 5-10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken and shred it. Switch the oven to broil. Broil 1-3 minutes, until caramelized

• Meanwhile, in a large Dutch oven, combine the broth, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, 2 teaspoons honey, the onion, ginger, garlic, star anise, cinnamon, and Fresno pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer 15 minutes, or until ready to serve. Just before serving, stir in the greens. Taste, adding more soy, fish sauce, and or honey, if needed.

• Cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain.

• To serve, divide the noodles between bowls. Add the shredded chicken, then ladle the broth over top. Arrange the sprouts, herbs, and any desired toppings on top and squeeze fresh lime juice over the dish.