Chicken Noodles with Greens

Imagine the scent of sizzling ginger and garlic hitting a hot pan, followed by the bright zing of fresh lime cutting through savory soy-glazed chicken. Mimi Harrison of Beat the Budget has crafted a vibrant, high-volume meal that tastes just as fresh on day four as it does on day one. (Original Source: Facebook)

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Chicken Noodles with Greens

A high-volume, budget-friendly meal prep featuring lean ground chicken, savory soy-ginger noodles, and a massive hit of fiber from frozen green beans.

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time15 minutes mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Japanese

Servings: 5

Calories: 445kcal

Ingredients

• 500 g Chicken mince
• 850 g Green beans frozen
• 250 g Noodles nests
• 1 Lime
• 2 tbsp Olive oil divided
• 3 tbsp Soy sauce divided
• 1 tbsp Honey
• 1 tsp Garlic granules
• 1 tsp Ground ginger
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste

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Instructions

• Prep the Veg: Boil the frozen green beans in salted water for 7 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process; set aside.
• Sear the Chicken: In a large frying pan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over high heat. Add the chicken mince and fry for 5 minutes until browned.
• Season: Stir in the ginger, garlic granules, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and the honey. Fry for another 3 minutes until the chicken is glazed and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
• The Noodles: In the same pan (no need to wash), add boiling water and the noodle nests. Cook according to package instructions, then drain.
• Finish: Toss the noodles with the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and the juice of half a lime.
• Assemble: Divide the noodles, chicken, and green beans into 5 containers. Serve with an extra squeeze of lime if desired.

Notes

Estimated Macros (Per Serving)

Calculated for 1 of 5 servings.

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	445 kcal
Protein	26g
Carbohydrates	52g
Fats	14g
Fiber	8g