Indonesian Inspired Chicken Stir-Fry Noodles
This Indonesian-Inspired Chicken Stir-Fry Noodles recipe brings the vibrant and bold flavours of Southeast Asia straight to your kitchen. With tender chicken breast, colourful vegetables,...
- Prep time
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- Cook time
- Not listed
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 600 gram chicken breast thinly sliced
- 300 gram egg noodles
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil or coconut oil for a more Southeast Asian touch
- 1 onion sliced
- 1 carrot
- 1 capsicum sliced
- 2 - 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger minced
- 2 tablespoons sambal oelek
- 1 tablespoon kecap manis Indonesian sweet soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce optional
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 3 - 4 lime leaves optional, adds a fragrant citrus note
- 2 tablespoons coriander
- 1 cup snow peas optional
Instructions
- 1
Boil the noodles as per the packet instructions, then drain and set aside.
- 2
In a bowl, mix sliced chicken with soy sauce, ginger, garlic, sambal oelek, and lime leaves (if using). Let it marinate for 15-30 minutes for extra flavour.
- 3
Heat oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- 4
In the same pan, add a bit more oil if needed. Stir-fry the onions, carrots, capsicum, and any other veggies you want to include until slightly tender.
- 5
Add the cooked noodles to the veggies. Stir in the cooked chicken, kecap manis, fish sauce, and lime juice. Toss everything together, making sure the sauce coats the noodles evenly.
- 6
optionally garnish with fresh herbs, fried shallots or crushed peanuts and serve with lime wedges for an added burst of freshness.