High Protein Dan Dan Noodles
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with these High Protein Dan Dan Noodles—a nutritious twist on the classic Sichuan dish that doesn't skimp on bold, savory flavors. Featuring lean ground chicken, whole wheat noodles, and an innovative addition of unflavored protein powder, this recipe is designed to keep you full and fueled without sacrificing the rich, spicy essence of traditional dan dan noodles. A silky sauce made from soy sauce, sesame paste, chili oil, and low-sodium chicken broth coats every bite, while fragrant garlic, ginger, and green onions enhance the dish with aromatic depth. Finished with crushed peanuts and toasted sesame seeds for crunch, this meal comes together in just 35 minutes and is perfect for a healthy, high-protein dinner that's packed with flavor. Whether you’re meal prepping or craving takeout-inspired comfort, these noodles deliver a satisfying balance of nutrition and indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Lean ground chicken
- 300 grams Whole wheat noodles
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Chili oil
- 2 tablespoons Sesame paste
- 250 ml Low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 cloves Minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon Minced ginger
- 3 stalks Green onions, thinly sliced
- 30 grams Crushed peanuts
- 20 grams Protein powder (unflavored or neutral flavor)
- 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Begin by preparing the sauce. In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili oil, sesame paste, low-sodium chicken broth, and protein powder. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and set aside.
Cook the whole wheat noodles according to the package instructions. Drain the noodles and set them aside.
In a large pan over medium-high heat, cook the lean ground chicken until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
Add minced garlic and ginger to the pan with the chicken. Stir for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken in the pan. Add half of the green onions, reserving the rest for garnish. Let it simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
To assemble the dish, divide the cooked noodles evenly among serving bowls. Top each portion with the chicken and sauce mixture.
Garnish with reserved green onions, crushed peanuts, and toasted sesame seeds.
Serve immediately and enjoy the flavor-packed, high protein dan dan noodles!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1550 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.4 g | 113% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.6 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 218 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 2888 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 105.8 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.9 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.2 g | ||
| Protein | 99.4 g | 199% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 357 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 11.5 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 1415 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
