Easy Chinese Chicken Noodle Stir-Fry

Easy Chinese Chicken Noodle Stir-Fry

A quick and delicious Chinese-inspired dish combining tender shredded chicken with egg noodles in a creamy soy sauce. This beginner-friendly recipe comes together in under 30 minutes with simple ingredients and basic cooking techniques.

25 min
Easy
4 servings

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Taste Profile

Sweet1/10
Salty6/10
Sour0/10
Umami7/10
Spicy1/10

🥄 Texture

The noodles are tender and slightly chewy while the shredded chicken is soft and moist, giving a pleasant contrast. A lightly thickened, buttery sauce coats the ingredients for a smooth, slightly silky mouthfeel.

👃 Aroma

Warm garlic and melted butter dominate the aroma with a savory backbone from soy sauce and chicken stock. A faint smoky note from paprika and a background of toasty noodle starch round out the scent.

🍷 Pairs Well With

Light lager or a chilled jasmine green tea to refresh the palate and complement the savory notes.

🥗 Side Dishes

Simple stir-fried greens (bok choy or gai lan), steamed broccoli or snow peas, a cucumber salad or quick pickled vegetables, or a few vegetable spring rolls.

Ingredients(8 items)

  • 18 oz egg noodles
  • 22 cups shredded chicken (cooked)
  • 33 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 41/2 cup chicken stock
  • 52 tablespoons butter
  • 62 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 71 teaspoon paprika
  • 8Salt and pepper to taste

Nutrition Information(per serving)

385
Calories
32g
Protein
48g
Carbs
8.5g
Fat

Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil water in a large pot and cook the egg noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add the shredded chicken to the pot and stir for 2 minutes to warm it through.

  4. 4

    Pour in the soy sauce and chicken stock, then add paprika. Stir everything together and let it simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.

  5. 5

    Add the cooked noodles back to the pot, toss everything together until well combined, and cook for another 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve hot.

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