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    20-Minute Recipe: Sesame Chicken and Noodles in Mushroom Broth

    All of our favorite Asian flavors are here in this delicous bowl. Tender chicken cutlets are given a crunchy topping and served on a bed of savory, sweet, and spicy ingredients.

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    Sesame Chicken and Noodles in Mushroom Broth

    Ingredients

    4 shiitake mushrooms
    1 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
    1 cup water
    4 teaspoons lower-sodium soy sauce
    2 teaspoons fish sauce
    2 garlic cloves, crushed
    1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, sliced
    1 serrano chile, thinly sliced
    1 quart water
    2 cups uncooked fresh Chinese-style noodles
    1 pound chicken cutlets
    1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    1/3 cup toasted sesame seeds
    2 teaspoons sesame oil
    4 baby bok choy, cut in half lengthwise
    1/2 cup (1/4-inch-thick) slices red bell pepper
    1 lime, cut into 8 wedges

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    Preparation

    1. Remove mushroom stems. Thinly slice caps; set caps aside. Bring stems, broth, and next 6 ingredients to a boil in a saucepan. Remove pan from heat.

    2. Bring 1 quart of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add noodles; cook 3 minutes or until done. Drain.

    3. Sprinkle chicken with black pepper. Place seeds in a dish. Press seeds into both sides of chicken. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil; swirl to coat. Add chicken; cook 3 minutes on each side or until done. Remove from pan. Add bok choy, cut sides down; cook 3 minutes or until browned. Add reserved mushroom slices and bell pepper. Strain broth mixture through a sieve into pan; cover and cook 2 minutes. Remove vegetables with a slotted spoon.

    4. Thinly slice chicken. Place 1/2 cup noodles, about 1/4 cup vegetables, and 4 ounces chicken into 4 shallow bowls. Spoon 1/4 cup broth mixture over each. Garnish each with two lime wedges.

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