INGREDIENTS
1 lb
or 2 medium pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/8 tsp
sea salt (1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste)
2 tsp
sesame oil (divided)
6 oz
uncooked quarter inch thick gluten free dried rice noodles (found in the Asian aisle of the grocery store - or feel free to use your favorite noodles or dried pasta (for low carb use shirataki noodles))
3 tbsp
olive oil (divided)
3 cups
broccoli florets
1/2 cup
grated carrots
1/2
bell pepper (cut into thin strips)
3 cloves
garlic (minced)
1/2 tsp
grated or minced fresh ginger
1/2 cup
low sodium soy sauce
3 tbsp
coconut sugar or brown sugar (packed (for lower carb option, use Stevia))
2 tbsp
Hoisin sauce
2 tbsp
cornstarch (or arrowroot starch)
1 cup
water (plus more as needed to thin out sauce)
1/2 tsp
red chili flakes or Sriracha sauce (optional, to taste)
toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
thinly sliced green onions (for garnish)