Stir-fry is a dish that can be adapted depending on what ingredients you need to use from the refrigerator. When you need to prepare dinner without long preparation times, stir-fry is a very convenient option because the cooking process does not require long waiting, and you can use any available vegetables.
This chicken stir-fry recipe maximizes this simplicity. The chicken breast cooks quickly along with garlic, onion, pepper, carrot, and green onions, after which everything is mixed with noodles and a sweet, spicy sauce. Quick noodles are especially convenient as they only cook for a few minutes, although any available noodles can be used.
Simple Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe with Noodles
To begin, slice the chicken breast into thin strips. Then mix it with sesame oil, salt, black pepper, and paprika. In a large skillet or wok over medium heat, fry the chicken in a layer, stirring regularly until it is browned and fully cooked. After that, add the garlic and green onions, cooking for about 30 seconds to a minute, ensuring the garlic does not burn.
Next, stir in the chopped onion, red pepper, and carrots. Continue cooking the stir-fry for two to three minutes; the vegetables should become slightly tender while retaining some crispness. Then add the boiled and drained noodles to the pan and mix them with the chicken and vegetables. Pour in soy sauce, hot sauce, and honey, then sprinkle with sugar. Mix everything thoroughly over heat until the sauce coats the noodles and all ingredients are hot. Finish the dish with a sprinkling of chopped green onions and sesame seeds, if used.
Easy Vegetable Substitutions
The combination of onion, red pepper, and carrots gives the stir-fry a bright color and texture, but this does not require special vegetable purchases. You can add broccoli, cabbage, young corn, green beans, or sliced mushrooms. The main secret is to cut harder vegetables into small pieces so they have time to cook with the chicken. Using a variety of vegetables is also one of the practical advantages of stir-fry. To give the dish more spiciness, you can increase the amount of hot sauce or add chopped fresh chili when cooking the vegetables.
