Chinese Chicken Stir-Fry

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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.

An easy Chinese chicken stir-fry with hokkien noodles and veggies. Marinate ahead for more flavour or cook fresh for a quick weeknight dinner.

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.

An easy Chinese chicken stir-fry with hokkien noodles and veggies. Marinate ahead for more flavour or cook fresh for a quick weeknight dinner.
An easy Chinese chicken stir-fry with hokkien noodles and veggies. Marinate ahead for more flavour or cook fresh for a quick weeknight dinner.
Katrina - The Organised Housewife

Chinese Chicken Stir-Fry

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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.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 5
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 419

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tsp minced ginger
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp BBQ sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp Chinese cooking wine
  • 600 g chicken breast thinly sliced
  • 450 g fresh hokkien noodles
  • 2 tbsp peanut oil
  • 1 red onion cut into wedges
  • 1 red capsicum chopped
  • 1 carrot thinly sliced
  • cups broccoli florets
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Method
 

Marinate the chicken
  1. In a large container with a lid add 1 tsp minced ginger, 2 tsp minced garlic, 1 tbsp BBQ sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, ¼ cup soy sauce, and 2 tbsp Chinese cooking wine, mix
  2. Add the 600 g chicken breast, secure the lid, and give it a good shake to coat the chicken evenly.
  3. Place in the fridge to marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight if time allows.
Cook the chicken
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of 1 tbsp peanut oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 3–4 minutes or until browned. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
Prepare the noodles
  1. Cook the 450 g fresh hokkien noodles according to the packet instructions. Set aside.
Cook the vegetables
  1. In the same pan, heat the remaining 1 tbsp peanut oil.
  2. Add the 1 red onion, 1 red capsicum, 1 carrot, and 1½ cups broccoli florets. Stir-fry for about 5 minutes, or until just tender.
Bring it all together
  1. Return the chicken to the pan with the vegetables and stir to combine.
  2. Add the noodles and drizzle over 1 teaspoon sesame oil.
  3. Gently toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
  4. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 419kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 33gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 998mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2998IUVitamin C: 59mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 3mg

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34 comments

Andrea Munn January 20, 2013 - 3:19 PM

I was surprised to see BBQ sauce in the list of ingredients….. Looks very nice! I definitely need to buy a wok!

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Christine January 20, 2013 - 5:09 PM

Simple healthy looking meal – I make these sorts of dinners all the time and love them 😀

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ChiefHomeExec January 20, 2013 - 5:21 PM

Am assuming the abbreviation “tlb” means a tablespoon…?
lb normally means a pound…but that would be wayyyy too much 🙂
Looks yum!

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