Sesame Chicken Ramen Noodles

My rating: 4 stars

kids' rating: 5 stars

This is one of my kids' favorite dishes.  They get excited like JoJo the circus boy when this is on the menu.

Ingredients

3-4 packages ramen noodles, spices removed

2 T coconut oil

1 pound chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces

3 carrots, diced

1/2 cup frozen peas or edamame

6 cloves garlic, minced

1 1/2 t freshly grated ginger

1/3 c low sodium soy sauce

3 T rice vinegar

3 T brown sugar

1 T chili garlic paste

2 T toasted sesame oil

6 green onions, thinly sliced

toasted sesame seeds, for sprinkling

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cook the ramen noodles according to the directions on the package. This only takes 2 to 3 minutes! I like to get all of my other ingredients out while waiting for the water to boil.
2. While the noodles are cooking, heat a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the coconut oil and once melted, stir in the garlic and ginger. Cook for 1 minute, then add in the chicken pieces and carrots, and cook until almost cooked through. Stir in the sugar, soy sauce, vinegar and chili garlic paste. Turn off the heat and stir in the toasted sesame oil. Add the noodles to the skillet and toss well to coat.
3. Serve the noodles with lots of green onions and sesame seeds on top.