Description
This Chili Garlic Chicken is a flavorful and easy-to-make stir-fry dish that’s perfect for a quick weeknight meal. Tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a savory sauce are tossed with noodles for a satisfying and complete dish.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Marinade:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 1 egg white
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or rice wine or dry sherry)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Sauce:
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
For the Stir-Fry:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 red chilies, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 7 ounces Asian-style noodles, cooked according to package directions
For Garnish:
- Fresh cilantro leaves
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: Combine chicken with egg white, cornstarch, Shaoxing wine, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Marinate for 5-10 minutes.
- Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and water.
- Cook Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and stir-fry until no longer pink. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Stir-fry Vegetables: Add remaining oil to the pan, along with garlic, chilies, and bell pepper. Stir-fry until vegetables are softened.
- Combine and Finish: Add cooked chicken, noodles, and sauce to the pan. Toss until well combined. Remove from heat and stir in green onions.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Marination: Marinating the chicken enhances flavor absorption.
- Shaoxing Wine: Substitute with dry sherry or dry white wine if unavailable.
- Spice Level: Adjust the amount of chilies to control heat.
- Bell Peppers: Use different colored bell peppers for visual appeal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 500kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg