07/30/15 - Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer, Special wine correspondent Fred Tasker and WLRN hosts Joseph Cooper and Bonnie Berman interview Bill Talbert, President and CEO Greater Miami Convention and Business Bureau and Ralph Pagano Chef/Owner Naked Taco and Naked Lunch. Bill will give us tips on how to navigate the offering for this year’s Miami Spice – August and September. Ralph will talk about the Iron Fork Kick-Off event for Miami Spice. He is one of the judges for the cooking contest there. The event will raise funds for Share our Strength.
Korean Grilled Chicken with Steamed Noodles
Savor the flavors of Korea with this grilled chicken coated with a garlicky soy sauce glaze. This is one of the treats you can find from a street vender Seoul, Korea where the aromas from the food stalls fill the air.
I use chicken thighs for this quick meal. They’re juicy and meaty and you can find boneless, skinless thighs in the market.
The chicken dish can be grilled outside, cooked on a stove-top grill or sauteed in a skillet.
Sesame oil, rice vinegar and low-sodium soy sauce are used in this dinner. I like to keep them on hand to add Asian flavors to many meat, rice or vegetables dishes.
RECIPES
KOREAN GRILLED CHICKEN
3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon ground ginger
Dash of freshly ground black pepper
Place chicken thighs in a plastic bag. Add soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, sesame oil, mustard, ginger and black pepper. Seal the bag and gently shake to combine ingredients. Marinate about 5 minutes while making side dish.
Remove chicken from bag and pour marinade into a sauce pan. Place chicken on grill about 6 inches from heat. Cook 5 minutes, turn, cook 3 minutes. A meat thermometer should read 180 degrees.
While chicken grills, bring marinade to a boil and cook until it thickens, about 1 to 2 minutes. Spoon over chicken. Makes 2 servings.
STEAMED NOODLES
1/4 pound steamed or Chinese noodles
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup shredded carrots
1 tablespoon sesame oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Bring a large saucepan filled with water to a boil. Add the noodles, broccoli florets and shredded carrots. Boil 2 minutes. Drain and toss with the sesame oil and salt and pepper to taste. Makes 2 servings.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
KOREAN GRILLED CHICKEN:Per serving: 250 calories (35 percent from fat), 9.9 g fat,(2.2 g saturated, 3.3 g monounsaturated), 138 mg cholesterol, 35.6 g protein, 3.1 g carbohydrates, 0.4 g fiber, 802 mg sodium. STEAMED NOODLES: Per serving: 304 calories (24 percent from fat), 7.9 g fat, (1.2 g saturated, 2.8 g monounsaturated), no cholesterol, 9.0 g protein, 49.7 g carbohydrates, 3.4 g fiber, 51 mg sodium.
SHOPPING LIST
Here are the ingredients you’ll need for tonight’s Dinner in Minutes.
To buy: 3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, 1 bottle low-sodium soy sauce, 1 small bottle rice vinegar, 1 bottle sesame oil, 1 small package steamed or dry Chinese noodles, 1 small container ground ginger, 1 small package broccoli florets and 1 package shredded carrots.
Staples: Garlic, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt and black peppercorns.
Helpful Hints
- If using a stove-top grill or skillet, spray with vegetable oil spray before adding the chicken.
- Boneless chicken tenderloins can be used instead of thighs.
- Steamed Chinese noodles can be found in the produce section of the market. Dry Chinese noodles or angel hair pasta can be used.
Countdown:
- Marinate chicken.
- Make noodle side dish.
- Grill chicken.
Copyright © Linda Gassenheimer
Linda Gassenheimer is the author of 20 books including her newest, The Flavors of the Florida Keys and Fast and Flavorful: Great Diabetes Meals from Market to Table. Follow Linda on Twitter: @LGassenheimer, Facebook: Linda Gassenheimer
