Thai-Style Stir-Fried Noodles with Chicken and Broccolini
This Thai-Style Stir-Fried Noodles with Chicken and Broccolini is vibrant, savory, and packed with flavor—perfect for a quick, satisfying weeknight dinner!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup rice vinegar
- 1 serrano chile stemmed and sliced into thin rings
- 2 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut against the grain into ½-inch thick slices
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 8 ounces rice noodles ¼-inch wide
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil divided
- 1/4 cup oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce plus 2 teaspoons
- 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon molasses
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- 3 garlic cloves sliced thin
- 3 large eggs
- 10 ounces broccolini 5 cups, florets cut into 1-inch pieces, stalks cut on bias into ½-inch pieces
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts against the grain into thin strips. Prepare the broccolini by cutting the florets into 1-inch pieces and slicing the stalks on the bias into ½-inch pieces. Set aside.
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the rice noodles and soak for about 15–20 minutes until tender but still chewy. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
- In a bowl, combine the chicken slices with baking soda, half of the soy sauce, and a pinch of salt. Marinate for about 15 minutes while preparing the sauce.
- Whisk together oyster sauce, remaining soy sauce, dark brown sugar, white vinegar, molasses, and fish sauce in a separate bowl to make the sauce.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same pan, add another tablespoon of oil if needed. Stir-fry sliced garlic and serrano chile for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add broccolini and stir-fry 2–3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
- Return cooked chicken to the pan and add soaked rice noodles. Pour sauce over and toss gently to coat everything well.
- Push noodle mixture to one side of the pan. Crack eggs into the empty space and scramble until just set. Mix eggs into the noodle dish.
- Remove from heat and serve hot, garnished with extra sliced serrano chiles if desired.
Equipment
- Wok or large skillet
- Pot
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Knife and cutting board
- Spatula or tongs
Notes
- Marinate the chicken longer for more tender and flavorful meat.
- Ensure the wok or skillet is hot before adding ingredients to get a good sear.
- Cook in batches if your pan is small to avoid overcrowding and maintain high heat.
- Substitute broccolini with broccoli or snap peas if needed.
- Try adding other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for extra color and nutrition.