Flavorful Chicken Stir Fry With Rice Noodles (Print version)
Tender chicken, rice noodles, and crisp vegetables tossed in a savory garlic ginger sauce for a fast weeknight stir fry.
# Ingredients:
For the chicken
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1 lb (450 g) boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1 tablespoon neutral oil
For the sauce
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3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
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2 tablespoons oyster sauce
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1 tablespoon rice vinegar
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1 teaspoon brown sugar
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1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
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1/3 cup (80 ml) water or low-sodium chicken broth
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1 teaspoon cornstarch
For the noodles and vegetables
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7 oz (200 g) dried medium rice noodles
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1 tablespoon neutral oil, plus more if needed
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3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated
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1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
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1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
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1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
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5 oz (140 g) mushrooms, sliced
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2 cups chopped bok choy or baby spinach
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2 green onions, sliced
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1 tablespoon sesame seeds, optional
# Instructions:
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Place the rice noodles in a large bowl and cover with hot water. Soak according to package directions until pliable but still slightly firm, then drain well.
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Whisk soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, water, and cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth.
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Toss the sliced chicken with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until lightly coated.
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Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes, turning once or twice, until cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
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Add the remaining oil to the pan. Stir fry the garlic, ginger, and onion for 30 seconds, then add bell pepper and carrot for 2 minutes. Add mushrooms and bok choy and cook for 1 minute more.
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Return the chicken to the pan. Add the drained noodles and sauce, then toss gently for 1-2 minutes until the noodles are glossy and tender. Finish with green onions and sesame seeds.
# Good to know:
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Have all ingredients sliced and measured before heating the pan.
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Best served immediately while the noodles are glossy.
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Use tamari and gluten-free oyster sauce if cooking gluten-free.