Spicy Sesame Chicken & Hokkien Noodle Stir-Fry

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

This delicious and satisfying chicken broccoli Asian noodle recipe is a perfect blend of tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and savory noodles, mixed with a flavorful sauce made from soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, rice wine vinegar, Sambal Oelek chili paste, and minced ginger, and garnished with fresh chives. The dish is easy to prepare, with diced chicken breasts and chopped broccoli sautéed in a skillet until cooked through, before being combined with the sauce and cooked hokkien stir-fry noodles until the flavors meld together. The result is a deliciously hearty and satisfying meal that is both easy to make and packed with flavor.

Ingredients:

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 (7.1 oz) pouch of Hokkien stir-fry noodles
  • 1 cup broccoli, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Sambal Oelek chili paste
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped

Instructions:

  1. Prepare Sauce:
    • In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, light brown sugar, rice wine vinegar, Sambal Oelek chili paste, and minced ginger until well combined. Set aside.
  2. Prep Ingredients:
    • Dice the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
    • If not already chopped, prepare your broccoli and chives accordingly.
  3. Cook Chicken:
    • Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil over medium heat in a large skillet or wok. Add the diced chicken and sauté for approximately 10 minutes or until no longer pink.
  4. Cook Broccoli:
    • Add the chopped broccoli to the skillet with the chicken. Continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes or until the broccoli is tender but still vibrant in color.
  5. Add Sauce:
    • Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and broccoli mixture. Allow it to simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally to coat the ingredients evenly.
  6. Add Noodles:
    • Stir in the Hokkien noodles, ensuring they are well incorporated into the stir-fry. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the noodles are heated through.
  7. Garnish & Serve:
    • Remove the skillet from heat. Serve the stir-fry in individual bowls or on a large serving platter, garnishing each portion with a sprinkling of fresh chives. Enjoy your spicy and savory sesame chicken & noodle stir-fry!

Tips:

  • Feel free to substitute the protein or veggies with your preferences or whatever you have on hand.
  • Adjust the level of spiciness by increasing or decreasing the amount of Sambal Oelek chili paste.
  • Ensure all your ingredients are prepared before starting to cook as this dish comes together quickly!

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

Dice the chicken breasts, chop the broccoli, and slice the green onion.

Add the chicken with 1 tablespoon cooking oil over medium heat in a skillet and cook about 10 minutes until the chicken is no longer pink.

Add the broccoli and a cook a couple more minutes until the broccoli is tender.

Stir in the sauce mix to simmer a couple minutes.

Stir in the hokkien noodles and cook another couple minutes and remove from heat.

Serve and garnish with the fresh chives.