Chicken on Crispy Noodles

Marinated chicken strips stir-fried and served over golden-brown, crispy egg noodles with a savory oyster sauce glaze.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 402.6 kcals 1610.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 19.2 grams 76.8 grams
Fat 27.6 grams 110.5 grams
Protein 19.6 grams 78.4 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
2
tsp
Cornflour
for chicken marinade
1
tbsp
Cornflour
mixed with 1.5 tbsp water for sauce
CondimentsSauces
1.5
tbsp
1
tbsp
Soy Sauce
light
Dairy
1
piece
Egg White
free-range
GrainsCereals
225
g
Egg Noodles
fresh and thin
Liquids
2
tbsp
Shaoxing Rice Wine
or dry sherry
Meat
225
g
Chicken Breast
boneless, skinless, cut into thin strips
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
Salt
for chicken marinade
0.5
tsp
White Pepper
freshly ground
1
tsp
Salt
for sauce
0.5
tsp
Black Pepper
freshly ground
OilsFats
350
ml
Groundnut Oil
or peanut oil for frying
Vegetables
3
tbsp
Spring Onions
finely chopped

Steps

  • Coat chicken strips with egg white, cornflour, salt, and pepper, then chill for 20 minutes.
  • Blanch noodles in boiling salted water for 2-3 minutes until tender and drain.
  • Fry noodles in 22 ml of oil over low heat for 5 minutes until crisp on the bottom.
  • Flip noodles, add another 22 ml of oil, and fry for 4 minutes until golden and crisp.
  • Stir-fry chicken in very hot oil for 2 minutes until sealed, then drain and discard oil.
  • Boil rice wine, sauces, stock, and seasonings in a clean wok, then thicken with cornflour mixture.
  • Coat chicken in the sauce and serve over crispy noodles garnished with spring onions.