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Steamed Chicken Breast

Steamed Chicken Breast

with Soba Noodle Salad
45 min.
Time:
519
calories
Calories:
Health Score:
90 / 100
Ingredientsfor  
Ingredients
1 Organic orange
4 ozs Soba Noodles (Japanese buckwheat noodles)
Sea salt
1 tsp sesame oil (+ more for the steamer)
2 scallions
2 ozs Sprout
1 Tbsp soy sauce
peppers
2 Tbsps unhulled Sesame seeds
2 Chicken breasts (about 160 grams)
How healthy are the main ingredients?
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Preparation
1.
Steamed Chicken Breast preparation step 1

Rinse and dry orange. Using a peeler, remove the zest of the orange, being careful not to remove any of the pith.  

2.
Steamed Chicken Breast preparation step 2

Cut zest into thin strips.

3.
Steamed Chicken Breast preparation step 3

Cut orange in half and squeeze the juice, reserving the liquid in a small bowl.

4.
Steamed Chicken Breast preparation step 4

Cook soba noodles according to package directions in salted water. Add orange zest 30 seconds before the end of cooking. Drain and rinse under cold water.

5.
Steamed Chicken Breast preparation step 5

Mix soba noodles and orange peel with the sesame oil.

6.
Steamed Chicken Breast preparation step 6

Rinse scallions, trim and cut into thin, diagonal slices. 

7.
Steamed Chicken Breast preparation step 7

Rinse the sprout mix under cold water and drain well.  

8.
Steamed Chicken Breast preparation step 8

Toss scallions and sprout mix with the noodles. Season with soy sauce, pepper and orange juice to taste. Let stand for 30 minutes.

9.
Steamed Chicken Breast preparation step 9

Meanwhile, toast sesame seeds in a dry skillet and let cool. Using a mortar, crush sesame seeds with a little salt.   

10.
Steamed Chicken Breast preparation step 10

Rinse chicken breast, pat dry and place in a lightly oiled steamer basket. Steam over medium heat until juices run clear, about 15 minutes.

11.
Steamed Chicken Breast preparation step 11

Remove chicken from steamer and cut into slices. Place the soba noodles on plates, top with the chicken and sprinkle with sesame salt.   

Nutritional values
1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie519 cal.(25 %)
Protein45 g(46 %)
Fat11 g(9 %)
Carbohydrates56 g(37 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage5 g(17 %)
Healthy, because

Healthy, because

Steaming preserves sensitive structures and fine aromas. It also saves fat. Even more plus points for this dish: lots of high-quality protein, plenty of satiating carbohydrates and the complete daily requirement of niacin, which ensures a strong heart, strong nerves and healthy skin.

Even smarter

Even smarter

Soba noodles are a Japanese speciality with a hearty nutty flavour. They are made primarily from buckwheat grains. Their health advantage is that they contain no gluten if they are 100% made from the tasty grains.

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