Asian Chicken with Noodles and Vegetables | Slimming Eats (2024)

A quick to make Asian Chicken with Noodles - perfect for when you need to make dinner in a short space of time.

Chicken Noodles with Vegetables

I love stir fry dishes and asian inspired meals, most take minimal time to prepare and can be cooked in just a couple of pans, one for the chicken and vegetalbes and a pan for the cooking the noodles, meaning not only is it quick to get on the table, but also quick to clean up after too.

This simple chicken with noodles combines some tender chicken thighs, with a simple Asian style marinade, tender vegetables and then some noodles (I like brown rice noodles or buckwheat for this recipe). It's a true winner for kids too. I mean what is not to like about chicken and noodles?

Best Noodles for Stir Fries

There are lot of great choices of noodles nowadays. Long gone are the days where we only used egg noodles, or so it seemed anyway.

Egg noodles are great is the recipe of course, but just be aware weights of different varieties of noodles can vary.

As mentioned in this recipe I like to use brown rice noodles or buckwheat noodles, but you can also get noodles made from lentils, pumpkin, black beans and edamame. Great variety and selection available.

Substitute for Sambal Oelek

You will noticed I use an ingredient called Sambal Oelek in this recipe, which is an Indonesian chilli paste that adds a great kick of spice and flavour to a dish.

If you are not new to my recipes, you have probably already heard of it, as I use it in these Chilli Beef Noodles which are really yummy by the way.

Can't find this anywhere or want a quick substitute? Just use a pinch or two of chilli flakes (depending on your preferred spice level). Not quite the same flavour, but will work okay.

Vegetables for Stir Fries

In this noodle dish I use carrots, peppers, mushrooms and shredded cabbage, along with some green spring onions.

But when I want to save even more time, I will buy a mixed bag of stir fried vegetables. The ones that are just vegetables not with any oil or marinades etc.

You can also sometimes find freezer ones which are another handy item to have in your freezer.

Can I use Chicken Breast?

I use boneless and skinless thighs in this recipe, they just stay much more tender, get a deep colour and absorb more flavour.

However if you prefer to use chicken breast, that is totally fine too. I would just ensure you don't over cook it.

Pork, beef and shrimp are also other great alternatives.

The Best Dark Soy Sauce

If you are wondering why you don't have the same deep colour as seen here, the most likely answer is the brand of dark soy sauce you are using.

Firstly when it comes to dark soy sauce, make sure it actually says "dark" on the bottle, just regular soy sauce is not the same.

Secondly opt for Chinese brands instead of supermarket ones, the Chinese brands are far superior quality in deepness of colour and flavour. Two of my favourite brands are Pearl River Bridge or Lee Kum Lee.

More Noodles Recipes

Looking for some other noodle recipe to try? Check out these:

• Chicken Singapore Noodles
• Beef Chow Mein
• Hoisin Chicken and Noodles
• Thai Chicken Noodles
• Peanut Chicken Noodles
• Sweet Chilli Prawns with Noodles

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Recipe Card

Asian Chicken with Noodles

Yield: SERVES 3

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

A quick to make Asian Chicken with Noodles - packed with flavour and perfect for when you need to make dinner in a short space of time.

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Ingredients

• 350g (12.5oz) boneless and skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of visible fat and sliced into small pieces
• 150g (5.5oz) ofnoodles (I use buckwheat or brown rice)
• 2 tablespoon of light soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon of dark soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon of Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry if you can't get this)
• ½ teaspoon of freshly grated ginger
• 2 cloves of garlic (crushed and chopped finely)
• ½ teaspoon of Chinese five spice
• 1 tablespoonof maple syrup (or honey)
• 1 teaspoon of sesame oil
• 1teaspoon of sambal oelek (or use some red chilli flakes)
• 1 carrot, sliced into thin batons
• 1 red pepper, sliced thinly
• 100g (3.5oz) mushrooms, sliced
• 100g (3.5oz) cabbage , shredded
• 2 spring onions, finely sliced
• cooking oil spray

Instructions

1. Put the soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, ginger, garlic, honey, five spice,sambal oelek and sesame oilinto a bowl.
2. Add the chicken and mix well to coat.
3. Cook the noodles according to package instructions
4. Spray a wok or frying pan over a medium high heat with olive oil spray
5. Fry the veg until tender, remove and set aside.
6. Add the chicken with marinade to the pan and saute until chicken is cooked and a lovely deep glossy colour.
7. Add back in the vegetables and the cooked noodles and toss to coat in all the sauce.
8. Sprinkle with some chopped spring onions.
9. Serve into bowls and enjoy!!

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Nutrition Information

Yield 3Serving Size 1 SERVING
Amount Per ServingCalories 411Total Fat 7.6gSaturated Fat 1.6gTrans Fat 0gCholesterol 96mgSodium 1126mgCarbohydrates 55.1gFiber 4.8gSugar 12.1gProtein 30.4g

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