Ingredients
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Before we dive into the cooking, let’s gather our ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 8 oz. of noodles (spaghetti, linguine, or your choice)
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 pound of chicken breast, sliced into thin strips
- 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes (adjust for spice level)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
- 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the noodles in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add sliced chicken, season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes; cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Combine cooked noodles in the skillet, add soy sauce, and toss until well mixed and heated through.
- Serve on plates and garnish with green onions and cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control spice level.
- Fresh cilantro adds a nice touch but is optional.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-free (if using gluten-free noodles)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg