Description
Hokkien Noodles with Chicken is a delightful stir-fry that combines chewy noodles, tender chicken, and colorful vegetables in a rich, savory sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, offering a satisfying meal that bursts with flavor and texture. Packed with nutrition and customizable to your taste preferences, this dish will quickly become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g Hokkien noodles (fresh or dried)
- 300g boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp cooking oil (for stir-frying)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by slicing the chicken and chopping the vegetables.
- Heat cooking oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Stir-fry the chicken for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add more oil if needed, then sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds before adding sliced bell peppers and carrots. Cook for about 3 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Add Hokkien noodles (cooked according to package instructions) and return the chicken to the pan.
- Drizzle soy sauce and sesame oil over the mixture. Toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
- Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (360g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Swap chicken for shrimp or tofu for a vegetarian option. Experiment with seasonal vegetables like snap peas or bok choy. For added flavor, marinate the chicken in soy sauce prior to cooking.