Hearty & Flavorful Chinese Chicken Noodle Stir-Fry
45
min
469
Calories
10g
Fats
58g
Carbs
31g
Protein
This Chinese Chicken Noodle Stir-Fry recipe is the perfect blend of savory flavors and hearty vegetables, making for a scrumptious and satisfying meal. Packed with 31g of protein, this dish is not only flavorful but also nourishing.
Ingredients:
Step 1: Prepare Noodles
Hello, wonderful home cooks! Today, we're kicking off our recipe by soaking our noodles (or pasta) in hot water. They'll need about 5 minutes to soften up, just enough time to sip your coffee or prep your veggies. Noodles are a fantastic base for our dish, cozying up perfectly with the sauces and chicken we'll add later.
Pro Tip: Noodles can over-soften quickly, keep an eye on them!
Step 2: Drain Noodles
Once our noodles are just-right soft, we're going to drain them. This step is key. We want them to hug all that wonderful sauce later, without bringing extra water to the party. A good drain ensures that they'll be ready to absorb all the flavorful goodness we're preparing.
Pro Tip: Give the noodles a quick rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
Step 3: Mix Sauce Ingredients
In a small bowl, we'll whisk together chicken broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, a sprinkle of sugar, and a bit of water. This concoction is the heart of our dish, creating that rich, savory, and slightly sweet sauce that's quintessentially Chinese stir-fry. The oyster sauce brings a deep umami that'll make your dish sing!
Pro Tip: For a balanced flavor, adjust the sugar and soy sauce based on your preference.
Step 4: Sauté Garlic, Ginger, and Chicken
Time to fire up the wok (or a large pan if you don't have one) with a splash of cooking oil. We'll start by sautéing minced garlic and ginger until they're fragrant - that's when you know magic is starting! Then, we add the chicken, cooking it through until it's beautifully golden.
Pro Tip: Cut chicken into even pieces for uniform cooking.
Step 5: Add Vegetables and Sauce
Once our chicken is just about done, we'll toss in our sliced bell peppers and julienned carrots. They only need a few minutes to become tender-crisp - keeping all their fresh crunch. After, we'll pour in our pre-mixed sauce, letting it bubble and thicken slightly, coating all our stir-fry ingredients in glossy deliciousness.
Pro Tip: Keep the veggies moving in the pan for even cooking.
Step 6: Combine with Noodles
Finally, we introduce our drained noodles to the wok, folding them gently into the mix. We're letting everything heat through together for about 2 minutes. This is where the magic happens, folks. The noodles soak up all that glorious sauce, marrying perfectly with the chicken and vegetables.
Pro Tip: Use tongs to gently mix, ensuring the noodles are fully coated without breaking.
