Zesty Chicken Delivery-Style Noodles
Recipe for That Crave-Worthy Chinese Spicy Noodle Dish
Ready to whip up something quick and scrumptious for dinner? This Spicy Asian-inspired Chicken Noodle dish is just what you need. Use leftover roasted chicken or grab a rotisserie chicken on your way home to save time. Don't worry, stir-frying the noodles isn't hard; it's all about melding flavors in the pan.
- Serves: 2-4 people
- Difficulty: A breeze
- Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients (15 items)
For the Sauce:
- 1.5 tbsp light brown sugar
- 1 large clove of garlic, minced
- 1.5 tsp freshly grated ginger
- 3 thinly sliced green onions
- 3 tbsp reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce
- 2 tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- 1.5 tsp toasted sesame oil
For the Stir-Fry:
- 9 oz fresh Chinese egg noodles, or 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
- Canola oil
- 1 peeled and cut into matchsticks large carrot
- 1 small red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and sliced
- 1 cup cooked, shredded chicken
- Sriracha to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped toasted peanuts
Instructions
Sauce:
- Combine all the sauce ingredients in a bowl until the sugar dissolves. Set aside.
Stir-Fry:
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the noodles al dente, as per the package directions. Drain.
- In a wok or large frying pan, heat a glug of canola oil. Add the carrots and bell pepper and sauté until slightly tender. Add the drained pasta, reserved sauce, and shredded chicken to the pan. Add Sriracha as desired. Stir-fry until warmed through and mixed, about 2 minutes.
- Divide between bowls, sprinkle with peanuts, and serve.
Photo by Chris Rochelle
Fun Fact: This dish's spicy spin is inspired by popular Asian dishes like Kung Pao and Chicken Chow Mein.
Trivia: The original version of this recipe uses chow mein noodles. However, you can substitute with fresh Chinese egg noodles, or spaghetti or linguine if desired.
Going Global: Spicy Chicken Takeout Noodles are enjoyed worldwide. In Thailand, similar dishes include Pad Thai, and in India, Chicken Chow Mein is a famous street food. Explore these variations for a unique culinary adventure!
- This recipe for Spicy Asian-inspired Chicken Noodles includes nutritious ingredients like fresh Chinese egg noodles, vegetables, and chicken, along with a flavorful sauce composed of light brown sugar, garlic, ginger, green onions, tamari or soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
- The stir-frying directions in this recipe involve boiling al dente noodles, sautéing vegetables, and incorporating leftover chicken with the sauce and noodles, freshly seasoning it with Sriracha.
- Just like this dish, spicy noodle dishes are loved and enjoyed in numerous parts of the world, such as Thailand's Pad Thai and India's Chicken Chow Mein, demonstrating the global appreciation for this culinary delight.
