This Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry Noodles with Sesame Sauce is a quick one-pan meal made with tender chicken, mixed vegetables, and spaghetti tossed in a savory sesame-based sauce. It combines soy sauce, sweet chili, oyster sauce, and teriyaki for a balanced flavor profile. The dish can be prepared in under 40 minutes and works well for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 200 g chicken fillet, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon salt, for marinating
- Olive oil, for cooking
- 250 g spaghetti or noodles of choice
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, for noodles
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium carrot, cut into thin strips
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 150 g Chinese cabbage, chopped
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon white pepper
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 2 tablespoons chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
1. Marinate the Chicken
Place sliced chicken in a bowl and mix with baking soda and salt. Let it sit for about 20 minutes. This helps tenderize the meat. Rinse lightly if desired, then pat dry before cooking.
2. Cook the Noodles
Boil salted water and cook spaghetti until al dente. Drain and toss with vegetable oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
3. Cook the Chicken
Heat olive oil in a wok or large pan over medium-high heat. Stir-fry the chicken until cooked through and lightly browned. Remove from the pan and set aside.
4. Sauté Vegetables
Add more oil if needed. Cook the onion until soft, then add garlic and cook briefly. Add carrot and celery and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes. Add Chinese cabbage and green onions and cook until slightly tender but still crisp.
Season with salt, black pepper, sugar, and white pepper.
5. Prepare the Sauce
Push vegetables to one side of the pan. Add sesame oil and flour to the empty space, stirring briefly. Pour in chicken broth and mix until smooth. Add soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, oyster sauce, and teriyaki sauce. Stir to combine.
6. Combine Everything
Return the chicken to the pan and add the cooked noodles. Toss until evenly coated in the sauce and heated through.
7. Serve
Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top and serve hot.
Approximate Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- 520 kcal
- 28 g protein
- 52 g carbohydrates
- 22 g fat
- 4 g fiber
Storage
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Reheat in a pan or microwave, adding a small amount of water or broth to loosen the sauce if needed.
This stir-fry noodle dish can be adjusted with different vegetables or noodle types depending on preference.
