Skip to main content
Cantonese Style Hoisin Chicken and Prawn Noodles
Cantonese Style Hoisin Chicken and Prawn Noodles

Cantonese Style Hoisin Chicken and Prawn Noodles

with Pepper, Green Beans and Sesame Seeds

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamPublished on September 17, 2025

Cantonese chicken and prawns are a simple but tasty way to tackle a stir-fry. All you need is diced chicken and prawns that are stir-fried with garlic, spring onion, then to serve it in a sticky dark sauce like hoisin along with vegetables of your choice and rice or noodles.

Tags:
High Protein
Calorie Smart
Allergens:
Wheat
Cereals containing gluten
Egg
Soya
Sesame
Crustaceans

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Boxes and ingredients are packed in facilities that handles Peanut, Nuts, Sesame, Fish, Crustaceans, Milk, Egg, Mustard, Celery, Soya, Gluten and Sulphites. Due to the war in Ukraine, it has been necessary to substitute sunflower oil with rapeseed oil in some products without a label change. The FSA have advised that allergic reactions to rapeseed oil are rare.

Total25 minutes
Active 15 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

1 unit(s)

Bell Pepper

80 grams

Green Beans

2 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

125 grams

Egg Noodle Nest

(Contains: Wheat, Cereals containing gluten, Egg)

240 grams

Diced British Chicken Breast

10 milliliter(s)

Soy Sauce

(Contains: Wheat, Cereals containing gluten, Soya)

20 grams

Ketjap Manis

(Contains: Soya)

90 grams

Hoisin Sauce

(Contains: Soya)

5 grams

Roasted White Sesame Seeds

(Contains: Sesame May contain traces of: Almonds, Brazil nuts, Cashew nuts, Pecan Nuts, Peanut, Hazelnuts, Macadamia Nuts, Pistachio nuts, Nuts)

150 grams

King Prawns

(Contains: Crustaceans)

Not included in your delivery

50 milliliter(s)

Water for the Sauce

Nutritional information

Energy (kJ)2434 kJ
Energy (kcal)582 kcal
Fat6.4 g
of which saturates1.7 g
Carbohydrate76.1 g
of which sugars26.5 g
Dietary Fibre7.4 g
Protein51.4 g
Salt5 g
Potassium231.7 mg
Calcium6.2 mg
Iron0.3 mg
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Chopping Board
Grater
Knife
Large Saucepan
Sieve
Large Frying Pan

Cooking Instructions and Tips

1

a) Boil a full kettle.

b) Halve the bell pepper and discard the core and seeds. Slice into thin strips. 

c) Trim the green beans, then cut into thirds. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). 

2

a) Pour the boiled water into a medium saucepan with 0.5 tsp salt.

b) Add the noodles and cook until tender, 4 mins.

c) Once cooked, drain in a sieve and run under cold water to stop them sticking together.

3

a) Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat. Drain the prawns. IMPORTANT: Wash hands and utensils after handling raw prawns.

b) Once hot, add the diced chicken thigh, pepper and green beans. Season with salt and pepper.

c) Fry until the chicken is golden brown on the outside and cooked through and the veg is tender, 8-10 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw chicken and its packaging. It's cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

d) Halfway through cooking, add the prawns to the pan. Stir-fry, 4-5 mins. IMPORTANT: Cook so the prawns are opaque in the middle.

4

a) Next, add the garlic and stir-fry for 1 min more. 

b) Stir in the soy sauce, ketjap manis, hoisin sauce and water for the sauce (see pantry for amount). Cook for 1 min. 

5

a) Add the cooked noodles to the pan and toss together so everything's coated in the sauce.

b) Add a splash more water if you feel it needs it. 

6

a) Share the noodles out between your serving bowls.

b) Sprinkle over the sesame seeds to finish. 

7

Step 3 MOD: Drain the prawns. Add them to the pan halfway through cooking the chicken. Fry, 4-5 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash hands and utensils after handling raw prawns. Cook so they're opaque in the middle.

 

This week's must-try HelloFresh recipes

Creamy Gochujang Spinach & Ricotta Tortelloni

Creamy Gochujang Spinach & Ricotta Tortelloni

with Mushrooms, Cheese and Baby Gem Salad
Honey Glazed Halloumi and Gochujang Coconut Curry

Honey Glazed Halloumi and Gochujang Coconut Curry

with Rice, Lime, Pea Pods and Bell Pepper
Indonesian Style Spiced Tofu in Sweet Hoisin Sauce

Indonesian Style Spiced Tofu in Sweet Hoisin Sauce

with Garlic Rice, Crispy Onions and Stir-Fried Greens
Speedy Rosemary Lamb and Mushroom Rigatoni

Speedy Rosemary Lamb and Mushroom Rigatoni

with Creamy Tomato Sauce, Bell Pepper and Cheese
Chinese Style Chicken Noodle Stir-Fry

Chinese Style Chicken Noodle Stir-Fry

with Green Beans and Pepper
Quick Hot Honey Peri Peri Chicken and Pepper Tacos

Quick Hot Honey Peri Peri Chicken and Pepper Tacos

with Spiced Potatoes and Cheddar Cheese
Arrabbiata Style Spinach and Ricotta Tortelloni

Arrabbiata Style Spinach and Ricotta Tortelloni

with Wild Rocket, Chilli Flakes and Cheese
Red Thai Style Coconut Chickpea Curry

Red Thai Style Coconut Chickpea Curry

with Zesty Jasmine Rice, Salted Peanuts, Pepper and Young Pea Pods
Peri Peri Spiced Basa and Mango-Coriander Salsa

Peri Peri Spiced Basa and Mango-Coriander Salsa

with Sweet Potato Wedges and Steam-Fried Tenderstem®
One Pan Spicy Teriyaki Beef Udon

One Pan Spicy Teriyaki Beef Udon

with Stir-Fried Veg and Peanuts
Honey Harissa Veg and Sausage Traybake

Honey Harissa Veg and Sausage Traybake

with Harissa Mayo, Greek Style Cheese and Herby Potatoes
Put Your Feet Up Chicken Korma Traybake

Put Your Feet Up Chicken Korma Traybake

with Cumin Potatoes and Mango Slaw
Thai Green Style Chicken Curry

Thai Green Style Chicken Curry

with Mushrooms, Tenderstem® and Jasmine Rice
Quick Chipotle Pulled Chicken and Pepper Soup

Quick Chipotle Pulled Chicken and Pepper Soup

with Homemade Tortilla Chips, Cheese and Kidney Beans
Smoky Mexican Style Pork Burrito Bowl

Smoky Mexican Style Pork Burrito Bowl

with Tomato and Spring Onion Salsa and Zesty Rice
Spiced BBQ Pork Quesadillas Rapidas

Spiced BBQ Pork Quesadillas Rapidas

with Bell Pepper, Cheese, Tomato and Rocket
Creamy Roasted Vegetable Curry

Creamy Roasted Vegetable Curry

with Naans and Soured Cream
Sweet and Sticky Pork Stir-Fry

Sweet and Sticky Pork Stir-Fry

with Rice, Pepper and Young Pea Pods
Chinese Style Chicken in Plum Hoisin Sauce

Chinese Style Chicken in Plum Hoisin Sauce

with Spring Onion Mash and Peas
Curried Chicken Thigh Traybake

Curried Chicken Thigh Traybake

with Cumin Roast Potatoes, Carrots and Green Beans