Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry

with Soba Noodles & Cauliflower

30 MIN

4 Servings

Wellness at Blue Apron

Find recipes that suit your lifestyle with our new nutritionist-approved dietary tags.

Vegetarian

These recipes don’t contain meat, poultry, fish, or seafood.* They’re made with fruits and vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. *Select artisanal cheeses may contain animal-derived rennet.

Carb Conscious

This applies to meal kit recipes with 48g or less of net carbs (total carbs minus dietary fiber) per serving. Carb Conscious Add-ons contain 20g or less net carbs.

Mediterranean Diet

Our Mediterranean recipes are inspired by the Mediterranean Diet, a healthy eating plan recommended in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans published jointly every five years by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS). This eating plan highlights the flavors and cooking styles from countries along the Mediterranean Sea, including those in Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. These recipes showcase a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, as well as lean proteins and moderate portions of dairy.

600 Calories or Less

These meals contain 600 calories or less per serving. The US Food & Drug Administration uses 2000 calorie daily intake for general advice. The 600 calorie cap equates to 30% of the total 2000 calories per day based on 3 meals per day with 200 calories remaining for snack or beverage.

Wellness Grain

These recipes feature grains such as barley, quinoa, farro, orzo, couscous and more, handpicked by our Culinary team in collaboration with our Registered Dietitian.

Pescatarian

These recipes feature a wide array of nutritious seafood options like salmon, cod, tilapia, crab, and shrimp. While these dishes never contain meat, pork or poultry, they may contain animal derived ingredients such as milk, butter, cheese and/or honey.

30g Of Protein

These meals contain 30g or more of protein per serving, and are ideal for those looking to focus their meals around protein intake.

Keto Friendly

These meals have approximately 10% of calories from carbohydrates, 20% from protein, and 70% from dietary fats (per serving).

45g Of Protein

These meal kit recipes contain 45g or more of protein per serving, and are ideal for those looking to focus their meals around protein intake.

Nutritionist's Pick

These meals are selected by Blue Apron’s Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. They are centered around nutritious and wholesome ingredients, featuring whole grains and fresh produce which provide fiber. They also contain moderate portions of dairy and lean protein while being mindful of saturated fat.

Wheat Free

These meals are prepared with ingredients that do not contain wheat. They feature grains such as barley and rice as well as proteins and vegetables.

Reduced Sodium

These Prepared and Ready dishes contain at least 25% less sodium per 100 grams (or 3.5 oz) than our average Prepared and Ready Meal as of October 1, 2024. Sodium content has been reduced from 330 mg per 100 grams to 250 mg per 100 grams. These dishes focus on ingredients with strong flavor and moderate salt.

Vegan

To view a recipe's full nutrition information, head to your Upcoming page at blueapron.com, click on a specific recipe, then head to the Nutrition tab and select 'View Full Nutrition.' Nutrition Facts Panels are available up to 1.5 weeks in advance

From the Test Kitchen

This recipe puts a gourmet spin on a Chinese takeout classic. We’re making our sesame chicken stir-fry with an authentic, flavorful sauce of sesame oil, rice vinegar and soy glaze. And for a unique addition, we’re serving it with Japanese soba (or buckwheat) noodles, which are wonderfully nutty in flavor. For seasonal flair, we’re also mixing in cauliflower—a vegetable with deep roots in Asian cuisines. Its deliciously earthy flavor elevates the dish to new heights.

See Plans

Nutrition

PER SERVING
Calories

560 Cals (est.)

fresh

ingredients

4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Cutlets
8 oz Soba Noodles
3 cloves Garlic
3 Scallions
1 head Cauliflower
2 Tbsps Rice Vinegar
2 Tbsps Black & White Sesame Seeds
1 1-Inch Piece Ginger
1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
½ cup Cornstarch
⅓ cup Soy Glaze

time-saving

tips & techniques

step-by-step

instructions

Cook Along

1 Prepare the ingredients:

Wash and dry the fresh produce. Heat a medium pot of salted water to boiling on high. Cut out and discard the cauliflower core; cut the head into small florets. Peel and mince the garlic and ginger. Cut off and discard the root ends of the scallions; thinly slice the scallions, separating the white bottoms and green tops. Pat the chicken cutlets dry with paper towels; chop into large pieces and place in a large bowl. Thoroughly wash your hands, knife and cutting board after handling the chicken.

2 Cook the noodles:

Add the noodles to the pot of boiling water. Cook, stirring occasionally, 3 to 5 minutes, or until tender. Drain thoroughly and rinse under warm water to prevent sticking.

3 Cook the cauliflower:

While the noodles cook, in a large pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat 1 tablespoon of oil on medium-high until hot. Add the cauliflower; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 5 to 7 minutes, or until browned and tender. Transfer to a plate. Wipe out the pan.

4 Coat & cook the chicken:

Season the chopped chicken with salt and pepper. Add the cornstarch to the bowl of seasoned chicken; toss to thoroughly coat. In the pan used to cook the cauliflower, heat a thin layer of oil on medium-high until hot. Add the coated chicken (shaking off any excess cornstarch) in a single layer. Cook, turning occasionally, 5 to 7 minutes, or until browned on all sides and cooked through. Add the garlic, ginger and white bottoms of the scallions. Cook, stirring frequently, 1 to 2 minutes, or until fragrant.

5 Finish the stir-fry:

To the pan of chicken, add the cooked noodles (rinsing under warm water again before adding), cooked cauliflower, soy glaze, vinegar, sesame oil, half the sesame seeds and 2 tablespoons of water. Cook, stirring frequently, 2 to 4 minutes, or until the chicken and noodles are thoroughly coated. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste.