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Chicken Yakitori with Noodles

Chicken Yakitori with Noodles
Yakitori is the word for a Japanese kabob. They're traditionally made with chicken, but I'm vegetarian, so I prepare mine with 14 ounces of extra-firm tofu.—Kim Arrington, Collegedale, Tennessee
4 ServingsPrep: 20 min. + marinating Grill: 10 min.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided
  • 1/3 cup vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 4 quarts water
  • 5 packages (3 ounces each) ramen noodles
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons sake
  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced

Directions

  • In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup soy sauce, broth, honey, garlic
  • powder and ginger. Pour 1/2 cup marinade into a large resealable
  • plastic bag. Add chicken and broccoli; seal bag and turn to coat.
  • Refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining
  • marinade.
  • Drain chicken and broccoli; discard marinade. On eight metal or
  • soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread chicken and broccoli.
  • Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs,
  • lightly coat the grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or
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Chicken Yakitori with Noodles (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes or until chicken is no
  • longer pink, turning once.
  • In a Dutch oven, bring water to a boil. Add noodles (discard
  • seasoning packets or save for another use); cook for 2-3 minutes or
  • just until tender.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add
  • sake; bring to a boil. Cook until liquid is reduced by half; stir in
  • remaining soy sauce. Drain noodles; add noodles and green onions to
  • pan. Toss to coat.
  • Heat reserved marinade; drizzle over yakitori and noodles. Yield: 4
  • servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup noodles with 2 skewers equals 684 calories, 24 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 63 mg cholesterol, 957 mg sodium, 75 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 36 g protein.
Wine: Light-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.
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