Description

This Chicken Noodle Stir-Fry is a quick, delicious, and healthy meal that combines tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and rice noodles in a savory stir-fry sauce. Packed with nutritious ingredients like broccoli, carrots, and collard greens, this vibrant stir-fry offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Customize it with your favorite veggies or protein for a versatile dish that’s ideal for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

For the Stir-Fry:

7 ounces rice noodles
3 tbsp peanut oil (or olive oil), divided
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 cups broccoli florets, chopped
2/3 cup shredded carrots
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
8 oz baby bella mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 cup collard greens, roughly chopped
Toppings: thinly-sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds

For the Stir-Fry Sauce:

1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
2 tbsp oyster sauce
2 tsp toasted sesame oil
1/2 tsp ground ginger
Optional: 1-3 tsp chili garlic sauce, to taste

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Instructions

Cook the Rice Noodles: Follow package instructions to cook rice noodles. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the Stir-Fry Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, oyster sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and chili garlic sauce (if using). Set aside.
Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tbsp peanut oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Season sliced chicken with salt and pepper, and cook for 5-7 minutes until fully cooked. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Sauté the Vegetables: In the same skillet, heat the remaining 2 tbsp peanut oil. Add broccoli, carrots, red bell pepper, and mushrooms. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until veggies are tender but crisp.
Combine Everything: Add collard greens to skillet and stir-fry for 2 minutes until wilted. Return cooked chicken to skillet. Add cooked noodles and stir to combine.
Add the Sauce: Pour the stir-fry sauce over the noodles and vegetables. Toss to coat and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
Serve: Divide stir-fry into bowls and top with green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

Notes

Veggie Variations: Feel free to swap in other veggies like zucchini, snap peas, or baby corn.
Protein Options: For a vegetarian version, swap chicken for tofu and cook until crispy.
Alternative Noodles: Soba, udon, or spaghetti can be used instead of rice noodles.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Stir-Fry
Method: Frying
Cuisine: Asian