Hot and Sour Chicken

Sticky rice and courgette noodles accompany a glossy, spicy stir-fry featuring chicken thighs, ginger, and aromatic Chinese sauces.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 642.1 kcals 2568.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 96.2 grams 384.6 grams
Fat 15.6 grams 62.4 grams
Protein 29.6 grams 118.2 grams
Cook Time
45 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
GrainsCereals
350
g
Sushi Rice
Premium grade, washed and rinsed
Liquids
Meat
4
piece
Chicken Thighs
Skin off, de-boned, sliced into 1cm cubes
NutsSeeds
4
clove
Garlic
Finely chopped
1
clove
Garlic
Finely chopped
1
clove
Garlic
Finely chopped
1
pinch
Sichuan Peppercorns
Ground and toasted
OilsFats
Other
4
tbsp
Honey
Organic
Seafood
1
handful
Dry Baby Shrimp
Ground and fried
Vegetables
2
piece
Red Chillies
Seeds removed and sliced
2.5
cm
Fresh Root Ginger
Peeled and sliced into matchsticks
2
piece
Courgettes
Sliced into long thin strips
1
tsp
1
piece
Red Chilli
Seeds removed and finely chopped
1
piece
Spring Onion
Finely chopped

Steps

  • Boil 500ml of water with sushi rice in a large saucepan.
  • Simmer covered for 30 minutes until water evaporates and the base is golden-brown.
  • Whisk all sauce ingredients together in a bowl and set aside.
  • Heat groundnut oil in a wok until smoking hot.
  • Stir-fry garlic and ginger, then add chicken and brown all over.
  • Add Shaoxing rice wine and the prepared sauce to the wok.
  • Cook over high heat until the sauce is glossy and thick.
  • Blanch courgette strips in 1 litre of boiling water for 2 minutes.
  • Drain courgettes and toss with remaining noodle seasoning ingredients.
  • Serve rice topped with chicken and surrounded by courgette noodles and garnish.