Happy Monday everyone! I really have no news to report today. I do, however, want to get you the recipe for this absolutely delicious SESAME SEED CHICKEN PASTA! This pasta is a long time favorite. My mom got the original recipe from her bestie, Sandra, and just changed a few things (i.e honey instead of sugar, that sort of thing). This was my one request from my mom after Scout was born!
*I decided after making it yesterday that you really should double the sauce. Just do it in a large mason jar and shake it well, then pour half on the pasta. keep the other half if come dinnertime (or leftover time) it seems the slightest bit dry, you can add more sauce. or, use the extra as a fun new salad dressing or chicken marinade on an upcoming dish. I’m thinking marinating chicken in it for a stir fry later in the week would be awesome. It’s always a major win when you can put the effort in once and get two meals out of it! OK, without further ado, here’s the recipe.
FEEDS: 4-6 as a meal, around 10 as a side at a potluck. I think if you are bringing it to contribute to an Easter meal along with lots of other offerings, you don’t necessarily need to double it.
FEEDS: 4-6 as a meal, around 10 as a side at a potluck. I think if you are bringing it to contribute to an Easter meal along with lots of other offerings, you don’t necessarily need to double it.
1 box whole-wheat rotini OR 1 bag egg noodles
2 tbs sesame seeds
1/2 c EVOO, divided
1/3 c soy sauce
2 Tbs honey
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/3 c white wine vinegar
approx. 3 c chopped chicken (I do 2 breasts and shred them; *see note below on cooking methods)
a few huge handfuls of torn spinach (we served ours over arugula instead)
Mom to four wonderful little people. While they sleep, I cook.
Hi! This looks amazing! What is your favorite way to cook the chicken? Crockpot? In the oven?
You can really cook it any way you like! I love doing it ahead in then crock pot personally so it’s one less step when it’s time to make it. Hope you enjoy!!