Posted on 12th Jul 2025

Cher's Spicy Noodles (Easy Chicken and Noodles Stir Fry)

Crispy wok fried egg noodles with warming spices and chicken, perfect for a Friday night meal.

Cuisine

Time

30 mins mins

Servings

3 people people

Ingredients

3-4 shallots
110g boneless skinless chicken thighs, finely sliced
1 tbsp vegetable oil
½ clove garlic, finely chopped
2 cups Chinese leaf, finely sliced
1 medium carrots, finely sliced
225g fresh lo mein egg noodles
Handful bean sprouts
1 spring onion, finely sliced

The marinade

Pinch salt
Pinch sugar
1 tsp cornstarch
1 tsp vegetable oil
1 tsp water

The Spice Mix

1 tbsp curry powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp coriander powder
½ tsp turmeric

The Sauces

½ tablespoon shaoxing wine (or dry sherry cooking wine)
½ tablespoon soy sauce
½ teaspoon dark soy sauce
½ teaspoon sesame oil
Pinch of salt
Pinch of sugar

Method

• Thinly slice the chicken thighs and season with salt and sugar. Place the chicken in a bowl and add the cornstarch and water. Massage through with your hands, then add the oil and mix well.

• Finely slice the carrots, spring onion, and shallots. Make your wok clock on a plate- carrots at 12, then your shallots, then your garlic, noodles, Chinese cabbage, and finally the spring onion and beansprouts.