Today, we are going to try Chicken Stir Fry with Rice Noodles. You’ve probably seen and tried various noodle recipes, but what makes this dish different is the stir-fried chicken mixed with the noodles.
This recipe will be different from all the other noodle recipes out there. If you’re a noodle lover, you should try this recipe!
Contents
Ingredients For Chicken Stir Fry Rice Noodles
Note: Noodles, Chicken & Veggies Ingredients
- Rice Noodles
- Follow package instructions for soaking.
- Chicken Thighs
- Cut into thick strips.
- Mirin
- Two tablespoons.
- Soy Sauce
- Two tablespoons.
- Oyster Sauce
- One tablespoon.
- Cornstarch
- One tablespoon.
- Celery Stalks
- Sliced.
- Leeks
- Sliced.
- Carrots
- Sliced.
- Garlic
- Finely minced.
- Ginger
- Finely minced.
- Cooking Oil
- Around two tablespoons.
- Salt
- To taste.
- Ground Black Pepper
- To taste.
- Sweet Soy Sauce
- To taste.
- Black Vinegar
- To taste.
- Rice Vinegar
- To taste.
- Dark Soy Sauce
- To taste.
Easy Chicken Rice Noodles Recipe Preparing Steps
Let me give you a brief overview of the process we’ll be using. First, we’ll prepare the noodles, cook the chicken, and stir-fry the vegetables. We’ll cook the noodles, stir-fry the veggies, and combine everything. Now, let’s go through each step in detail.
Step 1: Prepare Noodles
We don’t always use the same brand of noodles. Here’s where people often make a mistake: they prepare all noodles using the same instructions. However, each type of noodle has different cooking instructions in the package.
Make sure to follow those instructions when preparing your noodles. Soak the noodles in hot water for about 5 minutes, preparing them perfectly for stir-frying.
After that, drain them and place them in a separate container to let any excess water evaporate.
Step 2: Prepare Chicken
After preparing the rice noodles, we’ll move on to the chicken. I’ll be using chicken thighs because they are juicy and flavorful. Make sure to cut all the pieces into the same size.
Take a mixing bowl and combine mirin, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and cornstarch in it. We use cornstarch because it helps keep the chicken tender. Simply add all the chicken pieces to this mixture and coat them well.
Step 3: Prepare Veggies
It’s time to get ready to cook the veggies. To begin with, slice the celery stalks thinly to ensure the celery cooks quickly and evenly. Second, take the leeks and slice them, then separate the rings for an extra excellent presentation.
You can cut the carrots into matchsticks or thin rounds. This will give a nice crunch to the dish. Finally, finely mince the garlic and ginger, adding a fragrant base to our stir fry.
Step 4: Noodles Ready
The noodles should be ready, and any excess water should be completely drained. At this point, it’s a good idea to check them once more. The noodles can become soggy and lose their texture if even a little moisture is left inside. So, make sure the noodles are fully dry.
Simple Chicken Stir Fry with Rice Noodles Chicken’s Cooking Steps
Step 1: Cook The Chicken
Put the marinated chicken in a wok over medium heat. The chicken skin lets out a bit of oil as it cooks, so there’s no need to add any cooking oil at this stage. Cook the chicken for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently until it’s cooked through and golden brown on each side. Once complete, remove the chicken from the wok, leaving the chicken juices in the pan for the next steps.
Step 2: Stir-frying Aromatics
Now, we need to stir-fry the aromatics. Take a saucepan and add two tablespoons of oil. When the oil is warm, stir in the chopped garlic and ginger. Stir-fry these ingredients until they become fragrant.
I usually stir-fry them for about 30 seconds, filling the kitchen with a delicious aroma. After that, reduce the heat to low; otherwise, they might burn.
At this point, you’ll want to add the flavors to your Chicken Stir Fry with Rice Noodles. Add salt, ground black pepper, soy sauce, sweet soy sauce, black vinegar, rice vinegar, and dark soy sauce.
Stir everything well and let the sauce caramelize for about 10 seconds. This will give your dish deep and rich flavors.
Step 3: Combining Ingredients
It’s finally time to start wrapping everything up! Place the soaked noodles and the prepared vegetables in the wok. Mix all of it and make sure it’s all coated in the sauce. Finally, put the cooked chicken into the wok again.
For about a minute, mix everything well until each ingredient is mixed in and heated through.
Read also: Greek Chicken Recipe
How to Store Chicken Stir Fry with Rice Noodles?
Storage Process
- Cool Down
If you allow the stir fry to cool to room temperature before storing, it will be easy to take it out, add a little bit of water to it again, and then heat it to eat. Not only does it prevent condensation, but it also keeps the food from becoming soggy.
- Airtight Containers
Once the leftovers are cooked, put them in airtight containers. This will keep things fresh, and the stir fry will prevent odors from accumulating in the fridge.
- Refrigeration
Keep them in the fridge. You can usually keep leftovers in the fridge for about 5 days before they should be thrown away.
4. Reviving Flavors
The noodles also absorb moisture while sitting, and you should add a splash of soy sauce or a bit of water when reheating to bring back the flavors.
Freezing
- Not Recommended for Freezing: Generally, it’s most unwise to freeze this dish, as the texture of the noodles will deteriorate upon thawing. Best enjoyed fresh or refrigerated, the stir fry.
Reheating Process
- Microwave or Stovetop: Heat in the microwave or stovetop until hot throughout. Make sure it gets to at least 165 degrees F. internal temperature before eating.
Final Lines
Chicken Stir Fry with Rice Noodles is such a great dish — so quick and easy, it’s finished already! 💯 Make sure you enjoy it as soon as possible because it’s so much better (and cleaner) while it’s still hot! 🥘 The noodles are just right—al dente — and the flavors are voraciously mouthwatering. (How about the taste?) It’s super delicious! 😋🥰 And thank you for joining me on this culinary trip.