Chicken Pan Fried Noodles
Chicken Pan Fried Noodles
Ingredients
For the Vegetables
- 2 cups cabbage, thinly sliced
- 4 stalks green onions, separated white parts from green, white parts sliced in half, green parts cut into 3 inch pieces
- 1 onion, medium, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, medium, peeled and cut into matchstick strips
- 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 4 tablespoons cooking oil, divided
For the Noodles
- 1 pound fresh wheat noodles, par cooked (or egg noodles/cooked spaghetti)
For the Marinated Chicken
- 1 pound chicken thighs, 1/4 inch slices
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
For the Sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
- 1/2 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
Instructions
- 1
Par boil your fresh wheat noodles for 1 minute, or cook until al dente if using other noodle options like egg noodles or spaghetti. Strain the noodles and set them aside.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
In a medium bowl, marinate the sliced chicken thighs with 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce, 1/2 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1/4 teaspoon of pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda. Mix well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated. Let the chicken marinate for 15 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
While the chicken is marinating, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, combine 1 1/2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of dark soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon of Shaoxing wine, and 1/2 tablespoon of sugar. Mix thoroughly until the sugar is dissolved and the sauce is well combined. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a large wok over high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the marinated chicken. Sauté the chicken until it is cooked through and lightly browned. Remove the cooked chicken from the wok and set it aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Add 2 more tablespoons of cooking oil to the same wok. Add the white parts of the green onions and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Then, add the finely minced garlic and thinly sliced onions. Continue to sauté until the onions are slightly translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Add the thinly sliced cabbage and matchstick carrots to the wok. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until the vegetables start to soften slightly but still retain some crispness.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Return the par cooked noodles and the cooked chicken to the wok with the vegetables. Pour the prepared sauce evenly over all the ingredients. Using tongs or spatulas, toss everything together thoroughly to ensure the noodles and chicken are coated in the sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Continue to cook, tossing frequently, until the noodles have absorbed most of the sauce, which should take approximately 3-4 minutes. The noodles should be tender and flavorful.
⏱️ 4 min
- 9
Remove the wok from the heat. Drizzle the 2 teaspoons of sesame oil over the noodles and add the green parts of the green onions. Give it one final toss to combine.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Serve the Chicken Pan Fried Noodles immediately and enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Chicken Pan Fried Noodles
For the Vegetables
- 2 cups cabbage, thinly sliced
- 4 stalks green onions, separated white parts from green, white parts sliced in half, green parts cut into 3 inch pieces
- 1 onion, medium, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, medium, peeled and cut into matchstick strips
- 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 4 tablespoons cooking oil, divided
For the Noodles
- 1 pound fresh wheat noodles, par cooked (or egg noodles/cooked spaghetti)
For the Marinated Chicken
- 1 pound chicken thighs, 1/4 inch slices
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
For the Sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
- 1/2 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
Instructions
- 1
Par boil your fresh wheat noodles for 1 minute, or cook until al dente if using other noodle options like egg noodles or spaghetti. Strain the noodles and set them aside.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
In a medium bowl, marinate the sliced chicken thighs with 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce, 1/2 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1/4 teaspoon of pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda. Mix well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated. Let the chicken marinate for 15 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
While the chicken is marinating, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, combine 1 1/2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of dark soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon of Shaoxing wine, and 1/2 tablespoon of sugar. Mix thoroughly until the sugar is dissolved and the sauce is well combined. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a large wok over high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the marinated chicken. Sauté the chicken until it is cooked through and lightly browned. Remove the cooked chicken from the wok and set it aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Add 2 more tablespoons of cooking oil to the same wok. Add the white parts of the green onions and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Then, add the finely minced garlic and thinly sliced onions. Continue to sauté until the onions are slightly translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Add the thinly sliced cabbage and matchstick carrots to the wok. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until the vegetables start to soften slightly but still retain some crispness.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Return the par cooked noodles and the cooked chicken to the wok with the vegetables. Pour the prepared sauce evenly over all the ingredients. Using tongs or spatulas, toss everything together thoroughly to ensure the noodles and chicken are coated in the sauce.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Continue to cook, tossing frequently, until the noodles have absorbed most of the sauce, which should take approximately 3-4 minutes. The noodles should be tender and flavorful.
⏱️ 4 min - 9
Remove the wok from the heat. Drizzle the 2 teaspoons of sesame oil over the noodles and add the green parts of the green onions. Give it one final toss to combine.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Serve the Chicken Pan Fried Noodles immediately and enjoy!