Stir-Fried Soba Noodles with Sesame-Ginger Chicken

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-29 · Updated 2026-06-29

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Tender chicken pieces stir-fried with buckwheat soba noodles, tossed in a fragrant ginger and sesame sauce for a quick Asian-inspired meal. This Japanese-inspired noodle recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs soba noodles, sesame oil, fresh ginger, grated for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 430 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 3 Japanese cuisine 430 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz soba noodles
12 oz boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
2 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp brown sugar
3 scallions, sliced
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 8 oz soba noodles and cook for 5 minutes until just tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil and 2 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 12 oz thinly sliced chicken breast and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and lightly browned.
Step 3: Add 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger and 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until sauce thickens slightly.
Step 5: Add the drained soba noodles and 3 sliced scallions to the skillet. Toss everything together for 2 minutes until noodles are coated and heated through.
Step 6: Serve garnished with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds.