Quick & Flavorful Chicken Macaroni Bowl
Course: Meat RecipesCuisine: Fusion CuisineDifficulty: Easy2
servings15
minutes30
minutesThis chicken breast macaroni recipe is the perfect balance of hearty and healthy, combining tender chicken with vibrant veggies for a wholesome meal. Marinated in ginger and garlic, the chicken takes on bold, aromatic flavors, while the bell pepper, carrot, and baby spinach bring a fresh, colorful crunch. Finished with a light soy sauce seasoning, this dish offers an easy and delicious way to upgrade your midweek dinner. The soft macaroni soaks up the savory flavors, making every bite as comforting as it is flavorful. Perfect for two, it’s a quick and simple meal that tastes like a lot more effort than it takes!
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts, diced
1 shallot, sliced
3 garlic cloves, grated
8g ginger, grated
100g carrot, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
50g baby spinach
1/2tsp cayenne pepper
2 tsp light soy sauce
120g cooked macaroni
80ml pasta water
Ground rock salt
Ground black pepper
Rapeseed oil
Directions
- Season the diced chicken with ground rock salt, black pepper, grated ginger, garlic, and a little rapeseed oil. Set aside.
- Boil water in a pot, add salt, and cook the macaroni. Once done, drain the water and set aside, saving 80ml of pasta water.
- Heat a frying pan over medium heat with some rapeseed oil. Fry the marinated chicken until golden brown, then push it to the side of the pan.
- In the same pan, add the sliced shallot, red pepper, and carrot. Add a little more oil if needed. Cook until the vegetables are soft and fragrant, then mix them with the chicken.
- Pour in 80-100ml of the saved pasta water and stir well.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the pan and mix everything together.
- Finally, add the baby spinach and stir until it wilts. Season with light soy sauce to taste, and it’s ready to serve!
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