Description
This Chicken Stir-Fry with Rice Noodles recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Tender slices of chicken, colorful vegetables, and chewy rice noodles are coated in a savory sauce that will have your taste buds singing. Customize it with your favorite protein or spice level for a meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice Noodles:
- 8 oz rice noodles
Chicken Stir-Fry:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- Sesame seeds and lime wedges for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Rice Noodles: Cook rice noodles according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch mixture. Set aside.
- Cook Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add sliced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5–6 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Stir-Fry Vegetables: In the same skillet, add more oil if needed, then sauté bell pepper, carrots, broccoli, garlic, and ginger for 4–5 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Combine Ingredients: Return the chicken to the pan and pour in the sauce mixture. Stir well and cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Add cooked rice noodles and toss everything together until heated through and well coated.
- Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and lime wedges if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- Feel free to swap the protein for shrimp, tofu, or beef.
- Add chili flakes or sriracha for a spicy kick.
- This dish is best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated and reheated gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
