Spicy Sesame Gochujang Noodles
This Spicy Sesame Gochujang Noodles provides 33g protein and 519 calories per serving — a balanced meal hitting both protein and carbs for recovery. Batch-preps 4 servings in minutes on the stovetop, making it efficient for weekly meal assembly. Supports post-training nutrition while staying within typical daily calorie targets.
Ingredients
- •Rice Noodles, Dry(227g)
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(454g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •fine sea salt and freshly-ground black pepper
- •Mushrooms, Shiitake(227g)
- •Green Onion (Scallion)
- •Garlic(120g)
- •Spinach
- •Optional Toppings: Chopped Fresh Cilantro Or Thai Basil, Chopped Peanuts, Toasted Sesame Seeds, Lime Wedges
- •1/2 cup water
- •Gochujang, Korean Red Chili Paste(60g)
- •Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(30g)
- •Maple syrup(23g)
- •Sesame Oil, Toasted(10g)
- •Lime Juice, Fresh(30g)
Instructions
- 1Soak the rice noodles according to package instructions until they are *just* under al dente (you still want them to have a bit of bite), then drain and set aside.
- 2Meanwhile, as the noodles are soaking, whisk all of the sauce ingredients together in a measuring cup until evenly combined.
- 3Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large sauté pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a clean plate and set aside.
- 4Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the hot pan along with the mushrooms and white parts of the scallions. Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are browned. Add in the garlic sauté for 2 more minutes, stirring frequently.
- 5Add the cooked noodles, chicken, sauce, spinach and the green parts of the scallions to the sauté pan. Gently toss the mixture until it is evenly combined and the spinach has wilted and the noodles are heated through. If the mixture seems dry at any point, add in some extra water (up to 1 cup) to help thin out the sauce. Taste and season with extra soy sauce, if needed.
- 6Serve. Serve warm, garnished with an extra lime wedge and any other toppings that sound good. Enjoy!
Nutrition — Per Serving
519
calories
33g
protein
14g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 65g
- Saturated fat
- 2.2g
- Sodium
- 439 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 3.1g
4 servings per batch · ~303g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Spicy Sesame Gochujang Noodles have per serving?
Each serving delivers 33g protein and 519 calories with 14g fat and 65g carbs. This is a solid mid-range protein option for a noodle-based dinner.
How long does Spicy Sesame Gochujang Noodles take to prep?
Quick prep time on the stovetop yields 4 servings, making this an efficient batch-cook option for weeknight meal prep. The streamlined prep makes it accessible for busy training schedules.
Is Spicy Sesame Gochujang Noodles good for muscle gain?
At 33g protein per serving, this recipe falls short of high-protein muscle-building targets but works well as a carb source around training windows. Pair it with a higher-protein side to hit 50g+ protein per meal for muscle gain phases.
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