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    Home » Asian Recipes » Chicken Shirataki Noodle Stir-Fry Recipe

    Chicken Shirataki Noodle Stir-Fry Recipe

    Sep 17, 2019 · by Valentina · 38 Comments

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    Shirataki Noodles, also referred to as Miracle Noodles, have zero calories, are gluten-free and low carb. They absorb flavors well, and can be substituted in many recipes that call for pasta. Shirataki Noodles recipes are versatile and delicious!Sesame Chicken Shirataki Noodle Stir Fry on a square red plate with wooden chopsticks, with a black background covered with fresh cilantro sprigs.

    A few years ago, Melissa's Produce introduced me to Shirataki Noodles. I had never had them before so I was super excited to work with them.

    Well it turns out that they are quite good. And I now love making all sorts of Shirataki Noodles recipes.

    2 packages of Shirataki Noodles, 1 of them has the noodles spilling out of it.

    What are Shirataki Noodles?

    • Shirataki Noodles are gluten-free and made from a yam-like plant called Konnyaku or Konjac. They are essentially calorie-free, with a fair amount of fiber and traces of calcium and iron.
    • They're incredibly versatile as they absorb other flavors that are added to them.
    • Though similar to rice noodles, they are a bit heartier and have a slightly denser texture.

    Sesame Chicken Shirataki Noodle Stir-Fry on a red square plate with chopsticks and fresh cilantro.
    Shirataki Noodles recipes are fantastic for gluten-free eaters. While you can get Shirataki "Spaghetti" Noodles, and Shiratake "Fettucine" Noodles, don't be fooled, they're not one bit Italian -- they're a quintessential Japanese food.

    You can use them as you would Soba or Udon in soups and stir-fries, like this one.

    With all that going for them, it's no wonder they are often branded as Miracle Noodles!

    carrots, chili paste, black sesame seeds and greens on cutting board for Shirataki noodle stir-fry

    Just look how gorgeous those ingredients are! With beautiful fresh vegetables, tender chicken, sesame, ginger, garlic, chili paste and more, this dish can't be beat!

    How to Prepare Shirataki Noodles

    There are a couple of easy tricks to using Shirataki Noodles.

    When you open the bag of noodles, you'll notice a fishy odor. Don't worry, this is normal and can be easily removed by rinsing and boiling them like this:
    1. Open the bag directly into a strainer and rinse with cold water.
    2. Then place the noodles in a small saucepan with enough water to cover them.
    3. Bring to a boil, and reduce to a simmer.
    4. Simmer for 15 minutes. Drain, return them to the pan, cover and set aside until you proceed with the recipe.

    Close up of Shirataki Noodle Stir-Fry on red plate with wooden chopsticks.

    Where to Buy Shirataki Noodles

    You can find them at Asian grocery stores, in many larger chain markets, like Gelson's, Ralph's, Safeway, and at most natural food stores.

    You can also buy them here.

    Chicken Shirataki Noodle Stir-Fry is quick and easy to prepare so it's a perfect side or main course for a casual dinner party.

    A few other flavoring ideas for Shirataki Noodles recipes:

    • Soy sauce and shiitake mushrooms with spinach.
    • Bok choy, sesame oil, chili oil and toasted sesame seeds.
    • Add crispy wontons, tangerines, finely chopped cabbage, an Asian dressing you love.
    • You can totally switch things up from the Asian vibe, and add melted butter, Parmesan and a bit of salt.

    This is not a sponsored post -- Melissa's Produce sent me Shirataki Noodles for recipe testing. All opinions are my own. 🙂

    Close up of package of Shirataki Noodles

    Recipe Tip

    • Want to keep it vegan? Simple, replace the chicken with tofu, or simply skip it all together.

    You can get more information about these awesome Shirataki Noodles here.

    I hope you enjoy every last bite!

    Here's another tasty Shirataki Noodles recipe.

    Sesame Chicken Shirataki Stir Fry on red plate with chopsticks

    Chicken Shirataki Noodle Stir-Fry Recipe

    Valentina K. Wein
    The Shirataki noodles absorb all of the delicious flavors in this recipe perfectly -- it can be served hot, warm or cold.
    5 from 10 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine Asian
    Servings 2
    Calories 177 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 (8-ounce) package Shirataki (Spaghetti) Noodles
    • grapeseed oil for the pan
    • ¾ cup carrots, grated
    • ½ cup pea sprouts
    • ½ teaspoon garlic, minced
    • ½ teaspoon ginger pulp
    • ⅓ cup scallions (white and green portions), thinly sliced
    • ½ cup cilantro leaves, loosely packed
    • ¼ cup cooked chicken, shredded
    • 2 teaspoons low sodium gluten-free soy sauce
    • 1½ teaspoons sesame oil
    • ½ to 1 teaspoon chili paste
    • 1 teaspoon sugar
    • 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds, toasted
    • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Open the bag of noodles -- you'll notice a fishy odor, but don't worry, as this is easily removed by rinsing and boiling the noodles. Open the bag directly into a strainer and rinse with cold water. Then place the noodles in a small saucepan and add enough water to cover them. Bring the water to a boil, and then reduce it to a simmer. Simmer the noodles for 15 minutes. Then drain, return them to the pan, cover and set aside. (The boiling step isn't imperative, but I prefer it -- rinsing is essential!)
    • Coat a medium-sized sauté pan with the oil and place it over medium heat. Add the carrots, pea sprouts, garlic and ginger and stir to combine. Sauté until the carrots are tender, about 5 minutes.
    • Add the scallions, chicken and cilantro. Stir to combine and turn off the heat.
    • In a tiny bowl, mix the soy sauce with the sesame oil, chili paste and sugar. Pour this over the noodles and then add them to the sauté pan. Turn the heat on to low, add the toasted sesame seeds and gently toss all of the ingredients together. Once everything is warm, after a couple of minutes, remove from the pan from the heat.
    • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
    Keywords healthy dinner recipe, best gluten-free noodle recipes
    Have you tried this recipe?I'd love to see it on Instagram! Tag me at @cookingontheweekends or leave a comment & rating below.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Tessa

      May 28, 2013 at 9:23 pm

      OMG! Yum. This looks amazing!

      Reply
      • valentina

        May 29, 2013 at 4:15 am

        Tessa, thank you! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Colette @ JFF!

      May 28, 2013 at 10:50 pm

      Valentina, this is a great dish, especially to take to the office for lunch.

      Reply
      • valentina

        May 29, 2013 at 4:15 am

        As always, Colette, you make me smile. xo

        Reply
    3. Belle Rose

      May 30, 2013 at 4:19 am

      Valentina, your Sesame Chicken Shirataki Noodle Stir Fry recipe looks so awesome and delicious. I plan to try it this week and I would be using my favorite shirataki noodles, Miracle Noodles. They are a staple at our house, great variety in shapes, zero calories and carbs, no soy, gluten or sodium! Their Facebook page is so amazing with simple healthy recipes from all over the world! Thank you for your interesting site!

      Reply
      • valentina

        May 16, 2014 at 4:57 am

        Thank YOU. Hope you tried it and enjoyed every bite. 🙂

        Reply
    4. Jarome

      May 30, 2013 at 11:07 am

      Looks like chapchae! I'm sure it's hell of delicious. Thanks for making me starve. 🙂

      Reply
      • valentina

        May 16, 2014 at 4:57 am

        You are welcome!

        Reply
    5. Dana @ FoodieGoesHealthy

      May 30, 2013 at 3:44 pm

      Valentina- I love this kind of comforting Asian stir fry. I'm curious to try the pea shoots. Looks amazing.

      Reply
      • valentina

        May 30, 2013 at 7:33 pm

        Thanks Dana, I love the pea shoots -- delicious both raw and slightly cooked. 🙂

        Reply
    6. David

      June 05, 2013 at 11:42 pm

      Even for those of us who aren't gluten-free, this sounds like a perfect summer supper! I love that it will have a good bite from the sambal oelek! And a bit of sweet and a bit of sour. Total umami!

      Reply
      • valentina

        June 06, 2013 at 1:06 am

        I can't imaging my life in the kitchen without Sambal Oelek! 😉

        Reply
    7. Sarah

      November 24, 2013 at 5:52 pm

      Love how quick and easy your recipes are... so accessible to everyday folks but rates that make them seem so much more involved. Can't wait to try this out for our potluck dinner with friends tonight. Yum!

      Reply
      • valentina

        November 25, 2013 at 6:52 am

        Thanks so much, Sarah! I hope this was a hit at the potluck dinner! 🙂

        Reply
    8. valentina

      May 16, 2014 at 4:57 am

      Good point, Chris. I'd forgotten to mention that, and just edited the recipe to reflect that. Thank you! 🙂

      Reply
    9. Diya

      November 17, 2014 at 1:52 pm

      I can't find pea shoots what should I do? Any substitutes or leave it out?

      Reply
      • valentina

        November 17, 2014 at 10:46 pm

        Hi Diya, they are in season in the spring. you can add any green, really -- I think thinly sliced spinach leaves would be nice. Or yes, you can also omit them. Hope you enjoy!

        Reply
    10. John / Kitchen Riffs

      September 18, 2019 at 8:33 am

      Good recipe, and a perfect way to use these noodles. I often use them in soup -- another great way to make use of them. Good stuff -- thanks.

      Reply
      • valentina

        September 18, 2019 at 5:52 pm

        Hi John, they're perfect for soups. Great idea! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply
    11. Cathy

      September 18, 2019 at 11:45 am

      I need to revisit these noodles because this looks so delicious.

      Reply
      • valentina

        September 18, 2019 at 5:53 pm

        Cathy, you do! I've been cooking with them a few times a month. Loving them! Thank you for checking out the recipe. 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply
    12. Michelle Miller

      September 18, 2019 at 10:54 pm

      They do sound like miracle noodles for sure 🙂 Thank you for introducing us to these noodles and this amazing recipe!

      Reply
      • valentina

        September 19, 2019 at 11:34 am

        Thank you, Michelle! 🙂

        Reply
    13. Brian Jones

      September 19, 2019 at 1:18 am

      Such great flavours in this recipe, I've put these noodles on my must buy list next time I head to the big city!

      Reply
      • valentina

        September 19, 2019 at 11:34 am

        Hope you like them, Brian. 🙂 Thanks!

        Reply
    14. Romina

      September 19, 2019 at 1:38 am

      This looks so good! Thanks for posting it!

      Reply
      • valentina

        September 19, 2019 at 11:35 am

        Thanks! 🙂

        Reply
    15. Kate

      September 19, 2019 at 3:21 am

      I'm so intrigued by the noodles! Such a tasty looking dish.

      Reply
      • valentina

        September 19, 2019 at 11:36 am

        Thanks so much, Kate! Enjoy!

        Reply
    16. kim

      September 19, 2019 at 3:39 am

      This is a new go-to recipe! Such delicious flavors and so easy to whip up!

      Reply
    17. Liz Berg

      September 19, 2019 at 4:38 am

      Where have I been??? I've never heard of shirataki noodles, but this looks like a fabulous recipe to test them out!!

      Reply
      • valentina

        September 19, 2019 at 11:36 am

        Thanks, Liz. They are fun and delicious! 🙂

        Reply
    18. Kim Lange

      September 19, 2019 at 5:50 am

      OMGosh! This sounds so delicious! I can't wait to try these amazing noodles Valentina! Thank you and pinning! xo

      Reply
      • valentina

        September 19, 2019 at 11:36 am

        Thanks, Kim. For the pin, too! 🙂

        Reply
    19. 2pots2cook

      September 19, 2019 at 8:58 am

      Need to try these noodles ! Thank you for introducing this novelty dear 🙂

      Reply
      • valentina

        September 19, 2019 at 11:37 am

        Thanks for checking out the recipe. 🙂

        Reply
    20. David @ Spiced

      September 23, 2019 at 4:56 am

      Interesting! I'm not familiar with Shirataki Noodles, but I want to go looking for some now. I'm curious about the flavor, and the fact that they are essentially calorie free is pretty awesome. We love stir fry around our house, so thanks for the fun idea!!

      Reply
      • valentina

        September 23, 2019 at 2:25 pm

        Thanks! I hope you come across the noodles, David. They're super fun and kids love them, too. 🙂 ~ Valentina

        Reply

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