Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry with Gluten-Free Noodles

Serves: 4

Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

• 3 Tbsp. sesame seed oil
• 1 tsp. minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp. minced ginger
• 1 brown onion, sliced
• 1 lb. organic chicken, cut into tenders
• 2 carrots, cut lengthwise
• 1 red pepper, sliced
• 1 cup fresh basil
• 1 box Explore Cuisine Organic Brown Rice Pad Thai Noodles

Sesame Sauce:

• 3 Tbsp. maple syrup
• 2 Tbsp. sesame seeds + 1 Tbsp. for garnish
• 1 Tbsp. Bragg Liquid Aminos

Instructions:

1. Cook the pasta according to package directions.
2. Heat a wok or fry pan with sesame seed oil. Once hot, add onion, garlic, and ginger. Stir fry about 2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Add chicken and stir fry for another 4 minutes.
4. Add all sesame sauce ingredients and cook for 2 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
5. Add carrots, red pepper, and basil; cook until tender.
6. Drain pasta and divide among 4 bowls.
7. Top pasta with sesame chicken, extra sesame seeds, and fresh basil.

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