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Hoisin Chicken with Noodles

A delightful Asian-inspired dish harmonizing egg noodles with tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a bold hoisin sauce, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 200 g dried egg noodles Can substitute with rice noodles for gluten-free option.
For the Sauce
  • 6 tablespoons hoisin sauce Use a high-quality brand like Lee Kum Kee.
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
For the Chicken and Vegetables
  • 300 g uncooked chicken breast, sliced into thin strips Can swap with shrimp, beef, or tofu.
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger root
  • 120 g red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 120 g zucchini, thinly sliced
  • 100 g carrot, thinly sliced
  • 150 g white cabbage, shredded
  • 4–5 stalks green onions (spring onions), sliced

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions, drain, and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, sesame oil, soy sauces, rice vinegar, and water until smooth.
Cooking Chicken
  1. Heat a large wok or frying pan over medium-high heat and spray with cooking oil.
  2. Add sliced chicken, salt, and pepper, minced garlic, and grated ginger and cook for about 5-7 minutes until the chicken is lightly browned.
  3. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
Stir-Frying Vegetables
  1. In the same pan, add more oil if necessary, and toss in bell pepper, zucchini, carrot, and cabbage. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Return the cooked chicken and noodles to the pan, add the sauce, and toss everything together for 1-2 minutes until well-coated.
Serving
  1. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot.

Notes

Leftovers can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days. Consider making ahead by marinating chicken overnight for deeper flavor.