Healthy Miso Chicken Noodle Bowls (Printable Version)

Wholesome Miso Chicken Noodle Bowls featuring savory miso broth, tender chicken, soba noodles, and fresh veggies. A flavorful, satisfying meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken & Marinade

01 - 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon white miso paste
03 - 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
04 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
05 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
06 - 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
07 - 1 clove garlic, minced
08 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

→ Noodles

09 - 6 ounces soba noodles or whole wheat spaghetti

→ Broth & Vegetables

10 - 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
11 - 1 cup water
12 - 1 tablespoon white miso paste
13 - 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
14 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
15 - 2 cups baby bok choy, trimmed and halved
16 - ½ cup snow peas, ends trimmed
17 - 2 cups baby spinach or kale

→ Toppings

18 - 2 soft-boiled eggs, halved
19 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced
20 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
21 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
22 - 1 sheet nori, cut into thin strips
23 - Chili oil or Sriracha, for serving

# Directions:

01 - Whisk together miso paste, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil in a shallow bowl until smooth.
02 - Add chicken to marinade, turning to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 8 hours.
03 - Bring a large pot of water to boil. Cook soba noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain, rinse under cold water, and toss with sesame oil to prevent sticking.
04 - Heat grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove excess marinade from chicken and cook 4–5 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
05 - Transfer chicken to cutting board and rest for 5 minutes. Slice into thin strips.
06 - Bring chicken broth and water to gentle simmer in soup pot. Whisk in remaining miso paste until fully dissolved.
07 - Add mushrooms, carrots, bok choy, and snow peas. Simmer 3–4 minutes until just tender. Stir in spinach or kale and remove from heat.
08 - Divide noodles between two bowls. Arrange sliced chicken on top and ladle hot broth and vegetables over noodles.
09 - Top each bowl with soft-boiled egg halves, scallions, sesame seeds, cilantro, and nori strips. Drizzle with chili oil or Sriracha if desired.
10 - Serve immediately while hot for best flavor and texture.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The miso marinade transforms ordinary chicken into something restaurant-worthy with zero effort
  • Everything cooks in one pot and the broth builds flavor as you go
  • You can prep the components ahead and assemble in minutes
02 -
  • Never boil miso paste directly or youll kill its beneficial enzymes and delicate flavor
  • Letting the chicken rest after cooking keeps all those juices inside where they belong
03 -
  • Marinate the chicken overnight for deeper flavor penetration
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 30 seconds before serving
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