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

2

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Total Time

35 minutes

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

Preparation

  • Dice the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
  • Chop the broccoli into small florets.
  • Mince the fresh ginger and chop the chives.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the soba noodles according to package directions (usually 4–5 minutes). Drain and set aside.

Cooking

  • In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, rice wine vinegar, Sambal Oelek, and minced ginger to make the sauce.
  • Heat cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
  • Add the diced chicken and sauté for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked and lightly browned.
  • Add the broccoli and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until tender-crisp and bright green.
  • Pour the sauce into the skillet and simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring to coat the chicken and vegetables.
  • Add the cooked soba noodles and toss everything together for 2–3 minutes until heated through and evenly coated.

Serving

  • Divide into bowls or serve family-style on a platter.
  • Sprinkle generously with fresh chives.
  • Serve hot.