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Chili Chicken Noodles

Chili Chicken Noodles
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Chili Chicken Noodles is a quick and easy spicy and savory dish combining tender chicken pieces with noodles tossed in a fiery, flavorful sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pan recipe delivers bold flavors and comforting textures with simple ingredients and customizable spice levels.

Ingredients

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Protein

  • 300g chicken breast or thigh, thinly sliced

Noodles

  • 200g egg noodles or chow mein noodles

Sauce and Seasonings

  • 3 tbsp soy sauce (use gluten-free if needed)
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp water or chicken broth

Aromatics & Vegetables

  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 inch ginger, finely chopped
  • 2 green chilies or 1 tsp red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 3 spring onions, chopped

Additional

  • 2 tbsp oil (vegetable or sesame oil for cooking)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil (for finishing)

Instructions

  1. Prep Your Ingredients: Slice chicken into thin bite-sized strips. Finely chop garlic, ginger, and chilies. Cook noodles according to package directions, drain, and set aside.
  2. Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and stir-fry until lightly browned and just cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Sauté Aromatics and Vegetables: In the same pan, add remaining oil if needed. Sauté garlic, ginger, and chilies until fragrant. Add bell peppers and spring onions, cooking for a few minutes until crisp-tender.
  4. Combine Sauce Ingredients: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, water or chicken broth, sugar, and cornstarch. Pour this mixture into the pan with vegetables, stirring until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
  5. Toss in Noodles and Chicken: Return cooked chicken to the pan and add the drained noodles. Toss gently to coat evenly with the sauce and warm through.
  6. Finish with Sesame Oil and Serve: Drizzle sesame oil over the dish, give one final toss, and serve hot. Garnish with extra spring onions or toasted sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

  • Use high heat for stir-frying to keep chicken tender and vegetables crisp.
  • Undercook noodles slightly to avoid mushiness when combined with sauce.
  • Adjust spice level gradually with chilies or red chili flakes to taste.
  • Marinate chicken briefly in soy sauce and cornstarch for 10 minutes to enhance juiciness and flavor.
  • Prep all ingredients before cooking for a smooth and stress-free process.

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Keywords: Chili Chicken Noodles, spicy chicken noodles, quick Asian noodle recipe, stir-fry chicken, weeknight dinner, one-pan meal

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