Chili, garlic, and basil chicken

Chicken's versatility makes it the perfect vehicle for spice and garnish—it's also the best way to fit protein into a post-workout power meal. So finish your workout day strong by ending it with this tasty, muscle-building chicken breast. 

Nutrition (per serving) 

518 calories; 52g protein; 54g carbs; 11g fat

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Ingredients 

1 cup cooked rice udon noodles*

1 1⁄2 tsp toasted sesame oil, divided

2 1⁄2 tsp chili garlic sauce

1⁄2 Tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed

6 oz chicken breast, cut into strips

Olive oil spray

1⁄2 cup red onion, chopped

1 tsp garlic, freshly minced

1 cup asparagus, cut into 1-in pieces

8 medium fresh basil leaves, or to taste, slivered

*You can swap in spelt, kamut, or other whole-grain udon, if you prefer.

How to make it 

Cook the noodles while you prepare the other ingredients.

Mix 1⁄2 tsp sesame oil, 2 tsp chili garlic sauce, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Set aside. Toss chicken in remaining 1⁄2 tsp chili garlic sauce.

When the noodles are cooked, rinse in cold water, then in hot. Drain. Pour 1 tsp sesame oil into the bottom of a salad bowl and spread evenly. Toss noodles on top.

Heat large nonstick stir-fry pan or wok over medium-high heat until hot. Spray pan with oil spray. Add onion, garlic, and asparagus. Cook until onions are crisp-tender and asparagus is bright green and warmed. Push veggies to edges of pan.

Re-spray center of frying pan and add chicken in a single layer. Cook until no longer pink inside, about 1-2 minutes per side. Push veggies back into  center , mixing them with chicken. Toss in sauce mixture. Spoon the chicken and veggies over the noodles and top with basil. Enjoy immediately.

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Cook Time: 

10

Prep Time: 

15

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