Description
This quick and easy Hokkien noodles recipe features tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a flavorful sauce, all stir-fried to perfection in just 6 minutes! A satisfying Asian-inspired dinner ready in 20 minutes flat. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles & Chicken:
- 500g (1 lb) Hokkien noodles (fridge-stored preferred)
- 350g (12 oz) chicken thighs, boneless & skinless, cut into thin strips
- 2 tbsp canola oil (or vegetable, cottonseed, peanut oil)
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 8 green onions, cut into 5cm (2”) pieces (whites & greens separated)
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 heaping cups green cabbage, cut into thin strips
Sauce:
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp Mirin or Chinese cooking wine
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1/8 tsp white pepper (or black pepper)
Optional Garnishes:
- White sesame seeds
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
1. Marinate Chicken:
- Mix all sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
- Toss chicken with 1½ tbsp of the sauce and let marinate for 10 minutes.
2. Prepare Noodles:
- Follow package instructions: soak in boiling water or briefly boil.
- Drain, rinse under tap water, and set aside.
3. Stir-Fry Chicken & Veggies:
- Heat oil in a large non-stick pan or wok over high heat.
- Add chicken and stir-fry for 1 minute.
- Add garlic and white part of the green onions, cook for 1 more minute.
- Toss in bell pepper and cabbage, stir-fry for 2 minutes until cabbage is mostly wilted.
4. Add Noodles & Sauce:
- Add the noodles, green onions, and remaining sauce.
- Stir-fry for 1½-2 minutes until everything is evenly coated and the noodles turn a deep golden brown.
5. Serve & Garnish:
- Plate immediately. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and extra green onions, if desired.
Notes
- Noodles Tip: Fridge-stored Hokkien noodles work best for texture.
- Cooking Tip: High heat is key for a proper stir-fry—avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Protein Swap: Substitute chicken with beef, shrimp, or tofu for variety.
- Serving Suggestion: Serve with chili oil or a side of dumplings for an authentic Asian dining experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ batch
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg