What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Sunshine Eats: Jumping Chicken Noodle Bowl! I love it when I can go to the kitchen and use ingredients I already have on hand. The “make ahead” Vietnamese Dipping Sauce* (nuoc cham) is a multi-purpose staple that livens up Asian cuisine nicely. By making supper a noodle bowl with prepackaged veggies and spicy chicken, the blend of flavors quickly satisfy hunger pangs while providing comfort at the same time.
JUMPING CHICKEN NOODLE BOWL
Ingredients:
8 ounces boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup soybean sauce
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 bunch broccoli florets, cooked and drained
1 cup blend of shredded cabbage and carrots
1 green onion, chopped
1/3 cup cashew pieces
1 cup Vietnamese Dipping Sauce*
Instructions:
Heat a skillet over medium temperature. Add olive oil and chicken strips, single layer. Cook 3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Reduce heat to low. Add soybean sauce and red pepper flakes. Cook 10 minutes longer until meat is tender and liquid is absorbed. Arrange chicken strips, rice noodles, broccoli florets, and cabbage-carrot blend in a shallow bowl. Top with chopped green onions and cashew pieces. Cover with Vietnamese Dipping Sauce*, to taste. Serve immediately.
*Make your own Vietnamese Dipping Sauce by clicking on the following link.
Oh yum. I think I have everything on hand.
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You’re on a roll. 😋🌿
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Yum indeed! Although I think we’ll cut back on the number of chillis in the dipping sauce! 🥵
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Right? My husband can’t quite handle the same amount I can. I must learn to use restraint. 🍃🌶🤣
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🤗😉
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Everybody in the joint SHOULD be jumping for this dish. Any suggestions for a stand-in as per the red pepper flake.
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Actually you can use 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper or chili pepper. If you want to place it safe, use less at first and then go from there. Good Luck. 🍃🌶🔥
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Mucha gracias!
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Of course. Enjoy the journey. 💫
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Lovely dish, and served in a lovely dish!🥣
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Thanks, Dorothy. I don’t know what I was thinking. The bowl is Italian. 😜
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I love beautiful dishes. Even when it is full of food, I know the pretty pattern is there!
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My rule is…..if I buy it, I must use it. 👀🍃
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That is a good rule indeed! Too many beautiful dishes are stuffed away “for special” and never get enjoyed!
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…and then they end up at a yard sale or as part of an estate sale. I have purchased linen tea towels that I know have never been used. 🍃🌸
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It’s sad isn’t it, to have these things in your life but not enjoy them. I’m in love with beautiful linens, and I have found so many pieces that are a hundred years old with not a bit of wear; I’ve word many of them out, then they become little sachets. I use my nice things, use them up, and they make everything just a little bit nicer. You always have interesting and beautiful support cast for your dishes!
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Funny you should say that. When a white linen top sheet got worn thin in a spot, my friend turned that sheet into tea towels for me. Now whenever I gift someone with a bottle of wine, it’s wrapped in a white linen tea towel. 🍾🍃🌸
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Oh, I love that! What a great idea. I might just steal it…(credit given of course!)
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Be my guest! 🍃🌸
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Super simple and seems delicious Gail❣️
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Everything is in there! 😍🌿
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The headlines of your postings are always so funny, Gail! :-)) This makes it wonderful to remember, and coming back to your blog if the time before dinner arrives. 😉 Thank you, and have a beautiful day! Michael
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Thank youuuu, Michael. Time for my walk. 👣
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Oh, you are a fitness geek, Gail? Lol Hope you will have fun. I will try to push my dumbbells. 😉 Michael
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Fitness? Me? No way. The only time I walk is when we vacation to the beach. Otherwise the bugs have a field day with me. 😜
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:-))
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Jumping Chicken Noodle Bowl, Batman! 🦇 Looks and sounds fantastic! 🌟
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Nancy!!!! You get me. I was thinking that when I wrote the title. Kindred spirits! 🌟✨💫
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It just sort of “jumped” out at me! I think you know what I mean 😂😂😂
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Sounds and Looks delish!
Do you pan-fry up your noodles after softening?
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I didn’t fry the noodles this time, but I have done it on other recipes. I think it would be good. If you try it, please let me know. 🤔🌿
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Will do! 🙂
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Yummy
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Variety is the spice of life. 😋🌿
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