Chinese Chicken & Noodles

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A quick and savory stir-fry featuring tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a sweet-sour glaze over noodles.
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This quick and easy Chinese Chicken & Noodles dish delivers a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors in every bite. Tender pieces of boneless chicken breast are stir-fried with crisp green bell peppers and onions until just cooked through. The highlight is the homemade sauce, a vibrant blend of soy sauce, pineapple juice, and apple cider vinegar, thickened with cornstarch for a glossy finish. It&# 226;€™s a satisfying weeknight dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes. Serve it hot over your favorite noodles for a comforting meal that feels like takeout but is made with fresh, wholesome ingredients right in your own kitchen.

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Chinese Chicken & Noodles

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 100.9

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This quick and easy Chinese Chicken & Noodles dish delivers a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors in every bite. Tender pieces of boneless chicken breast are stir-fried with crisp green bell peppers and onions until just cooked through. The highlight is the homemade sauce, a vibrant blend of soy sauce, pineapple juice, and apple cider vinegar, thickened with cornstarch for a glossy finish. It&# 226;€™s a satisfying weeknight dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes. Serve it hot over your favorite noodles for a comforting meal that feels like takeout but is made with fresh, wholesome ingredients right in your own kitchen.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Cut 1 lb of boneless, skinless chicken breast halves into bite-sized chunks.
  2. Season the chicken pieces lightly with five-spice powder, being careful not to over-season as it is potent.
  3. Chop 1 medium red bell pepper and 1 medium onion into bite-sized pieces.
  4. In a large wok or skillet, melt 1/4 cup of margarine over medium-high heat. (For a lower-fat option, use half margarine and half chicken broth).
  5. Add the chopped onions and green bell peppers to the pan and sauté until they are almost soft but still crisp.
  6. Add the seasoned chicken pieces to the pan.
  7. Stir-fry on high heat, moving quickly, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink.
  8. Reduce the heat to medium-low.
  9. Pour in 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup pineapple juice, and 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar.
  10. Stir in 2 tablespoons of sugar.
  11. In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water until smooth.
  12. Increase the heat to high and stir the cornstarch mixture into the pan.
  13. Continue stirring constantly until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
  14. Taste the sauce and add a tiny pinch more five-spice powder if desired, or more soy sauce/pineapple juice to adjust flavor.
  15. Cook 8 oz of noodles according to package directions, then drain.
  16. Toss the cooked noodles with the chicken and vegetable mixture until well coated.
  17. Serve immediately while hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 100.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.4g16%
Saturated Fat 3.3g17%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 154.8mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 1.9g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g3%
Sugars 1.1g
Protein 0.3g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chicken, noodles, stir-fry, chinese, quick, dinner, easy, soy sauce, pineapple, bell pepper, five spice, weeknight, takeout style, savory, gluten-free option
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