Low FODMAP Chicken Yakisoba Noodles is an adaptation of the Japanese stir-fried Soba noodles. Yakisoba began cropping up in the food stalls in Japan in the early 20th century. While Soba means “buckwheat,” many found in restaurants actually use wheat based noodles. So make sure you are buying 100% buckwheat soba noodles like King Soba 3-PACK Gluten Free & Organic 100% Buckwheat Pasta Noodles.
For variation, you can replace the chicken with shrimp, pork or beef.
Benefits of Low FODMAP Chicken Yakisoba Noodles
Contrary to its name, buckwheat is not a wheat nor a cereal grain. It is actually a fruit seed related to rhubarb and sorrel and is gluten free and FODMAP friendly. Buckwheat is known to lower cholesterol and high blood pressure. It is a rich source of flavonoids, magnesium and vitamin B. It is also believed to lower blood glucose and insulin responses, making it a good choice for those with diabetes.
Chicken YakisobaNoodles
- Category: Main Dishes
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic infused oil
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts; cut into 1/2 x 1 1/2 inch strips
- 1/3 cup low sodium, gluten free soy sauce
- 1 bunch scallions (green part only), chopped into 1-2 inch strips
- 1 small red chili, finely sliced (optional)
- 1 red bell pepper, julienned into 1-2 inch strips
- 1/2 pound string beans (green beans), trimmed, cut into 1-2 inch strips
- 1 carrot, julienned into 1-2 inch strips
- 8 ounces soba noodles (100% buckwheat), cooked and drained
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet combine garlic infused oil and red chili and stir-fry 30 seconds.
- Add chicken, asafetida and half of the soy sauce and stir fry chicken for about 6-7 minutes, until the chicken loses its pink.
- Transfer the chicken mixture to a plate. Try to keep any remaining liquid in the skillet.
- Add sesame oil in the skillet. Combine the scallions, red bell pepper, string beans and carrots. Stir-fry for about 3 to 4 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the remaining soy sauce, cooked soba noodles, and the chicken mixture to pan and mix to blend.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds (optional) and serve.
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