Easy Hoisin Chicken Noodles
with Pepper and Sugar Snap Peas
- Wheat
- Cereals containing gluten
- Egg
- Soya
- Sesame
- Almonds
- Brazil nuts
- Cashew nuts
- Pecan Nuts
- Peanut
- Hazelnuts
- Macadamia Nuts
- Pistachio nuts
- Nuts
- May contain traces of allergens
On the table in less than 25 minutes, these Easy Hoisin Chicken Noodles are quick but still full of flavour. Sticky Chinese style hoisin is freshened up with ginger for a delicious dinner that suits everyone's tastes.
1 unit(s)
Bell Pepper
80 grams
Young Pea Pods
2 unit(s)
Garlic Clove
125 grams
Egg Noodle Nest
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240 grams
Diced British Chicken Breast
60 grams
Hoisin Sauce
()
10 milliliter(s)
Soy Sauce
()
32 grams
Sweet Chilli Sauce
5 grams
Roasted White Sesame Seeds
()
75 milliliter(s)
Water for the Sauce
a) Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with 0.5 tsp salt for the noodles.
b) Meanwhile, halve the bell pepper and discard the core and seeds. Slice into thin strips.
c) Cut the sugar snap peas into thirds.
d) Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
a) When boiling, add the noodles to the water and cook until tender, 4 mins.
b) Once the noodles are cooked, drain in a sieve and run under cold water to stop them sticking together.
a) Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.
b) Once hot, add the diced chicken and sliced pepper.
c) Stir-fry until the chicken is cooked through and the pepper has softened, 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.
a) Add the sugar snaps and garlic. Stir-fry until fragrant, 1 min.
b) Stir in the hoisin, soy and water for the sauce (see pantry for both amounts).
a) Add the noodles to the pan.
b) Mix well to combine and simmer until everything's piping hot and the sauce has thickened slightly, 2-3 mins.
c) Stir in the sweet chilli sauce then taste and season with salt and pepper if needed. Add a splash of water if you feel it needs it.
a) Share the hoisin chicken noodles between your bowls.
b) Sprinkle over the sesame seeds to finish.
Enjoy!
- Flavour: Many enjoyed the tasty, flavourful dish; some found it a bit sweet or salty, while others thought it needed more complexity.
- Ease of prep: Quick and easy to prepare, making it a great option for busy weeknights or novice cooks.
- Suggestions: Consider adding onions, baby sweetcorn, or carrots for extra veg; some prefer less ginger or swapping red pepper for tenderstem broccoli.
- Next-day meals: Tastes great cold for lunch the next day; some found it equally delicious when reheated.
- Texture: Sugar snap peas add a nice crunch, but some suggest cooking them longer for better texture.
