Chicken And Scallion Soba Recipes

CHICKEN SOBA NOODLE SOUP

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, combine the chicken thighs, chicken broth, sliced ginger, scallion whites, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds pepper in a large saucepan. Cover and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, about 8 minutes. Uncover and gently simmer until the chicken is cooked through, 5 to 10 more minutes.
• While the chicken cooks, trim the snap peas and thinly slice. Peel the carrots and halve lengthwise, then thinly slice.
• Add the soba noodles to the boiling water and cook as the label directs. Drain and rinse under warm water, then vigorously shake off the water. Divide among bowls.
• Using tongs, remove the chicken to a plate. Discard the ginger and scallions from the broth and skim off any foam. Shred the chicken and return to the broth. Add the shiitakes and carrots, return to a simmer and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in the soy sauce and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Stir in the snap peas.
• Ladle the soup over the noodles. Top with the scallion greens and grated ginger; sprinkle with shichimi togarashi.

SCALLION CHICKEN AND SOBA NOODLES (WW)

Steps:

• In large skillet, heat oil; add chicken.
• Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, 3 minutes, until chicken is lightly browned.
• Add red pepper to chicken; cook, stirring frequently, 3 minutes.
• Stir in ginger and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, 30 seconds longer.
• Add watercress and scallions ; cook, stirring frequently, until watercress is wilted and scallions are tender.
• Add noodles; cook, tossing constantly, 2 minutes.
• Stir in mirin and soy sauce; cook until heated through.
• EACH SERVING PROVIDES: 1/2 Fat; 3 1/4 Vegetables; 2 Proteins; 2 Breads; 15 Optional Calories.
• PER SERVING: 306 Calories; 22 g Protein; 6 g Fat; 42 g Carbohydrate; 97 mg Calcium; 614 mg Sodium; 59 mg Cholesterol; 2 g Dietary Fiber, 6 points.

CHICKEN AND SCALLION SOBA

Steps:

• Using a sharp knife, remove any fat or gristle from the chicken. Cut along the length into thin strips about 1/4 inch wide. Cut crosswise into pieces about 1/2 inch long. Place the pieces in a bowl, and add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce plus the sake and the ginger root. Toss lightly to coat, and set aside.
• Cut the scallions on the diagonal into 1/2-inch lengths and set aside, reserving the green sections from 4 scallions. Finely mince the green sections, and set aside.
• In a large pot, heat 3 quarts of water for the noodles. Scatter the noodles over the surface. Once the water reaches a boil, cook for 5 to 6 minutes, or until just tender. Drain the noodles in a colander, and rinse under cold running water to remove the starch. Drain again, and divide noodles among six large soup bowls.
• In another pot, combine the dashi, mirin and remainder of the soy sauce, and heat to a gentle boil. Add the chicken pieces, and cook about 5 to 7 minutes, until the chicken is tender. Skim off any impurities from the top. Add the scallion sections, and continue cooking for 1 minute.
• Apportion the mixture over the noodles. Sprinkle with the minced scallion greens, and serve immediately.