Description
This Chicken Noodle Stir Fry is a quick, flavorful meal that combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and soft egg noodles tossed in a savory, umami-rich sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights, offering a versatile and easily customizable dish cooked all in one pan for minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 lb chicken breast or thigh, sliced into thin strips
Noodles
- 8 oz egg noodles
Vegetables
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (any color)
- 1 cup carrots, cut into thin strips or bite-sized pieces
- 3 green onions, sliced (separate white and green parts)
Sauce & Seasonings
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
Oils
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Slice the chicken into thin strips to ensure quick and even cooking. Chop vegetables into bite-sized pieces for balanced texture and flavor. Cook egg noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Create the Stir Fry Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and optional chili flakes to create a balanced, flavorful sauce that will coat the noodles and ingredients.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken strips and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove chicken from the pan and keep warm.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Using the same pan, stir fry the carrots and bell peppers for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp, preserving their vibrant color. Add the white parts of the green onions toward the end of cooking.
- Combine and Toss: Return the cooked chicken to the pan along with the drained noodles. Pour the sauce mixture over the ingredients and toss everything together for 2-3 minutes to evenly coat and heat through.
- Serve Warm: Transfer the stir fry to serving plates or bowls. Garnish with green parts of the green onions, toasted sesame seeds, or a squeeze of lime if desired for added brightness.
Notes
- Preheat your pan to ensure quick searing and to keep chicken juicy and vegetables crisp.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook chicken in batches if necessary for even browning.
- Use fresh ginger and garlic to enhance the aroma and depth of flavor.
- Drain and rinse noodles well after cooking to prevent sogginess.
- Adjust sauce ingredients to taste, adding more soy sauce, sesame oil, or chili flakes as preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: Chicken stir fry, chicken noodle stir fry, quick dinner, weeknight meal, easy dinner, one pan meal, Asian stir fry, gluten free option
