chicken stir fry with noodles
This Chicken Stir Fry with Noodles is a quick and delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights. Loaded with tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and flavorful noodles, it's a satisfying dish that can be made in under 30 minutes.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet or wok
- 1 pot for boiling noodles
- 1 cutting board
- 1 stirring spatula
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 400 grams chicken breast, thinly sliced About 14 oz.
- 200 grams noodles e.g., egg noodles, rice noodles; about 7 oz.
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 piece bell pepper, sliced Any color.
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- to taste salt and pepper
- optional green onions For garnish.
- optional sesame seeds For garnish.
Instructions
- Begin by boiling water in a pot. Once boiling, add the noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken and season with a little salt and pepper. Stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
- Add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Toss in the sliced bell pepper, julienned carrot, and broccoli florets. Stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
- In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, water, and sesame oil. Pour this sauce over the stir-fry and stir well to coat the chicken and vegetables.
- Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss everything together until well combined and heated through, about 2 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or soy sauce if needed.
- Serve hot, and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
You can customize the vegetables based on your preference or what you have on hand, such as snap peas, zucchini, or mushrooms.
For a spicier version, consider adding red pepper flakes or chili sauce.
This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving.