This simple chicken stir-fry is one of those reliable, fuss-free dinners that’s full of flavour and a great way to use up any veggies you’ve got in the fridge. It’s quick enough for a busy weeknight, but still tasty and satisfying for the whole family.
You can marinate the chicken for just 2 hours, but if you’re organised the night before, letting it sit overnight in the fridge really allows the flavours to soak into the meat, making it even more delicious. That said, if you’re short on time, the meal still tastes great even when made on the spot. It’s a very forgiving recipe.
Feel free to mix and match the veggies. In this chicken stir-fry I’ve used onion, capsicum, carrot and broccoli here, but you can use whatever you have on hand.
Chinese Chicken Stir-Fry
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes (or longer if marinating overnight)
Ingredients
- 1 tsp minced ginger
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp BBQ sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Chinese cooking wine
- 600g chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp peanut oil
- 1 red onion, cut into wedges
- 1 red capsicum, chopped
- 1 carrot, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
- 450g packet fresh hokkien noodles
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
Marinate the chicken
- In a container with a lid, mix together the ginger, garlic, BBQ sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, and Chinese cooking wine.
- Add the chicken, secure the lid, and give it a good shake to coat the chicken evenly.
- Place in the fridge to marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight if time allows.
Cook the chicken
- Heat 1 tablespoon of peanut oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the marinated chicken and cook for 3–4 minutes or until browned. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
Prepare the noodles
- Cook the hokkien noodles according to the packet instructions. Set aside.
Cook the vegetables
- In the same pan, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of peanut oil.
- Add the onion, capsicum, carrot, and broccoli. Stir-fry for about 5 minutes, or until just tender.
Bring it all together
- Return the chicken to the pan with the vegetables and stir to combine.
- Add the noodles and drizzle over the sesame oil.
- Gently toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Marinating Time: 2 hours (or overnight for best flavour)
- Cook Time: 15 min
