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Chicken Noodle Stir Fry

Chicken Noodle Stir Fry
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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

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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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.

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