Spicy Chicken Noodles
This speedy noodle dish brings together chicken strips, fresh vegetables, and egg noodles in a flavourful, spicy sauce. Inspired by Mee Goreng, it uses simple ingredients like oyster sauce, soy sauce, and curry powder for an authentic taste. The whole meal is prepared in a wok and ready to enjoy in just 10 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a fast yet satisfying dinner. Each serving is calorie-conscious, fitting well into various eating plans.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp tomato ketchup
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp granulated sweetener or sugar
- 2 50g nest egg noodles ((1/3 cup))
- 1 large chicken breast (approx. 170g (cut into strips))
- 4 spring onions (sliced)
- 2 pak choi (shredded)
- 1 chilli (finely diced (remove the seeds if you prefer it mild))
- 2 cloves garlic (peeled and crushed)
- 1 tsp curry powder (mild or hot depending on taste)
- low-calorie cooking spray
Method
- Combine the oyster sauce, tomato ketchup, soy sauce, and sweetener in a small bowl and set this mixture aside.
- Prepare the egg noodles by boiling them for around 4 minutes as directed on the packet, then drain them thoroughly.
- At the same time, coat a wok or large frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray and place it on the heat.
- Cook the chicken strips in the wok for 4-5 minutes.
- Introduce the curry powder, diced chilli, crushed garlic, sliced spring onions, and shredded pak choi, cooking everything for another 2 minutes.
- Pour in the prepared sauce, stirring until it begins to bubble, and ensure the chicken is fully cooked and white with no pink colour.
- Once the chicken is done, add the drained noodles to the wok and toss everything together for a minute or 2 until well combined and heated through.
- Dish up the noodles and serve immediately.
Nutrition (per serving)
Sodium5300 mg
Recipe details
CategoryMain course
Cuisineasian
AuthorPinch of Nom