Spicy Sesame Chicken Stir Fry

Diced chicken breast and broccoli with hokkien noodles and Asian sauce garnished with fresh chives.

This Spicy Sesame Chicken & Noodle Stir Fry offers a delicious fusion of flavors and textures, perfect for a quick meal. Bite-sized chicken pieces are stir-fried with crisp-tender broccoli, then coated in a savory sauce of soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, rice wine vinegar, Sambal Oelek, and ginger, balancing sweet, salty, and spicy notes. Hokkien noodles absorb the flavorful sauce, and fresh chives add color and a hint of crunch, making this versatile stir fry a tasty, visually appealing weeknight option.

Servings

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Total Time

35 minutes

Ingredients

Sauce
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp light brown sugar
1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
2 tbsp Sambal Oelek chili paste
1 tsp minced ginger

Stir-Fry
1 tbsp cooking oil
2 chicken breasts, diced
1 cup broccoli, chopped
1 (7.1 oz) pouch Hokkien stir-fry noodles

Garnish
¼ cup fresh chives, chopped

Instructions

Make the Sauce
Whisk soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, rice wine vinegar, Sambal Oelek, and ginger in a small bowl. Set aside.

Cook the Chicken
Heat cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add diced chicken and sauté 8–10 minutes until cooked through.

Add the Vegetables
Stir in broccoli and cook 2–3 minutes until tender but still bright green.

Combine with Sauce & Noodles
Pour sauce into the skillet, simmer 2–3 minutes while stirring to coat. Add noodles and toss everything together, cooking 2–3 minutes until heated through.

Serve
Divide into bowls or serve on a platter. Garnish with fresh chives.

Stir together the soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, rice wine vinegar, chili garlic sauce, and ginger in a small bowl.