Craving the ultimate chicken sandwich?
Get ready to drool because we're about to embark on a delicious journey to unveil the secrets behind a truly perfect, towering masterpiece.
Stay tuned, because you won't want to miss a single layer of this chickeny goodness!
Ingredients
Let's explore into what you'll need for this fantastic stir-fry! Grab about 5 – 6 oz of chicken breast, sliced thinly – think chicken strips, not chunks! I use a tsp of cornstarch and oil – peanut, vegetable, or canola–it's optional, but I find it helps!
Now, the sauce! You'll want 2 tbsp oyster sauce – or Hoisin. Dark soy sauce is next, at 1 tbsp, plus ½ tsp of sesame oil and sugar – again, optional. Don't forget 1 ½ tbsp Chinese cooking wine, or Mirin works great. I add ¼ tsp white pepper and 3 tbsp water. Preparing this ahead of time, like the chow mein sauce, will ensure the cooking process is quick!
For the stir-fry, 3.5 oz of dried rice noodles, a tbsp of oil, a clove of finely chopped garlic – no jarred stuff here! How about one sliced onion, ½ bunch choy sum, ½ sliced red bell pepper, one sliced carrot, and 5-7 sliced mushrooms. Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish – yum!
Instructions
I'm going to kick things off by getting the chicken ready – it's super simple: Just mix the chicken, cornstarch, and oil in a bowl. After that, grab another bowl, and let's mix up the sauce. I'm talking oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, Chinese cooking wine (or Mirin), white pepper, and water – yeah, it's a party in a bowl! To truly experience the best juicy chicken, consider grilling the chicken as an alternative preparation method.
Now, before you even think about turning on the stove, soak those noodles in hot water. Just follow the packet directions – I'm trusting you on this one!
Alright, heat that oil in your wok or large skillet. Add garlic and onion, and cook for 30 seconds – don't burn it! Next in, the chicken – cook it for about a minute until it changes color. Throw in carrots, choy sum stems, and capsicum, and cook for another minute.
Now we will add the mushrooms, and cook for 30 seconds. Add noodles, choy sum leaves, and sauce. Toss for a minute until the leaves wilt, and the sauce evaporates.
Recipe Notes
First, I want to share a few notes to really nail this chicken stir fry—making it extra tasty and easy, even if you're swapping out ingredients. You could velvet the chicken, or just use thigh meat – it's juicier! Dark soy sauce really amps up the flavor, but you can make do with what you have.
- Don't soak the noodles until you're ready to cook! Trust me, nobody likes broken noodles.
- Feel free to swap out ANY veggie, so get creative – just use about 5 cups total
- Mince your garlic! We don't want it burnt or spitting!
If you're out of Chinese cooking wine, mirin, or even dry sherry work, which I didn't even know worked until recently. If you do not consume alcohol, use 1/4 cup chicken broth/stock instead (or 1 crumbled stock cube + 2 tbsp water). Use any Asian greens!
Nutrition Information
Now, let's switch gears and talk about what you're actually eating when you whip up this awesome stir-fry—the nutrition facts! I'm breaking it down, so you know what you're getting.
Our serving size is about 419 grams. That's a decent-sized portion, I'd say. Now, for the good stuff—calories! We're looking at around 427 calories per serving. Not bad, right? That accounts for about 21% of your daily intake.
Okay, so what's next? Well, that's it! Just wanted to highlight this information because, seriously, there is only one thing mentioned when talking about the nutritional information on this recipe.
Short Recipe Version
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Serving Size: 1
Ingredients:
- 1 Chicken Breast (150g)
- 1/2 cup Mixed Vegetables (100g)
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil (15g)
- 1 Sandwich Bun (approx. 70g)
- 1 tbsp Mayonnaise (15g)
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Season chicken breast with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Cook chicken breast for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- Sauté mixed vegetables in the same pan until tender (about 5 minutes).
- Slice the bun and spread mayonnaise on both sides.
- Place the cooked chicken and vegetables on the bun.
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 420
- Protein: 35g
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 25g