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High-Protein Dan Dan Noodles

These high-protein Dan Dan noodles bring bold Sichuan-inspired flavors with a creamy, spicy sesame sauce and savory ground meat topping. A perfect balance of heat, richness, and protein-packed comfort.
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Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 590
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

For the Meat Topping:
  • 1 lb lean ground chicken or turkey
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger minced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
For the Sauce:
  • 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp sesame paste or natural peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp chili oil
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp honey or sugar
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
For the Noodles & Assembly:
  • 12 oz wheat noodles or spaghetti
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 3 green onions sliced
  • Optional extra chili oil for serving

Method
 

  1. Cook the Noodles: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook noodles until al dente. Reserve some pasta water, then drain.
  2. Cook the Meat: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken or turkey with garlic and ginger. Cook until browned. Stir in soy sauce, hoisin, and five-spice powder, cooking for another 2–3 minutes.
  3. Make the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame paste or peanut butter, chili oil, sesame oil, honey, and chicken broth until smooth.
  4. Assemble the Bowls: Divide sauce evenly into bowls. Add hot noodles directly on top and toss to coat evenly.
  5. Add the Toppings: Spoon cooked meat over noodles. Garnish with cilantro and green onions. Drizzle with extra chili oil if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 590kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 42gFat: 20g

Notes

  • Store sauce separately to keep noodles from getting soggy
  • Use high-protein or chickpea noodles for extra protein boost
  • Reheat noodles with a splash of water or broth
  • Keep herbs fresh by adding just before serving
  • Swap ground chicken for extra-lean beef or tofu for variation

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