Dinner Tonight: Quick and Healthy Menus in 45 Minutes (or Less)

These recipes, paired with simple sides, can be on your table in 45 minutes or less. Check back for additional recipes around the beginning of each month.

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Bird is the word. Versatile and quick-cooking, chicken and turkey are staples of a healthy weeknight pantry.

Glazed Chicken and Szechuan Noodle Salad Recipe
Photo: Johnny Autry & Randy Mayor

Glazed Chicken and Szechuan Noodle Salad

Time: 40 minutes

Simple Sub: Use whole-wheat linguine in place of udon noodles.

Serve with Sesame Broccoli: Add water to a large saucepan to a depth of 1 inch; set a large vegetable steamer in pan. Bring water to a boil over high heat. Add 1 (12-ounce) package broccoli florets to steamer. Steam broccoli, covered, 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Place broccoli in a medium bowl. Add 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper to broccoli; toss well. CALORIES 67; FAT 4.9g (sat 0.7g); SODIUM 143mg

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