Cantonese Style Sweet and Sour Chicken Noodles

Cantonese Style Sweet and Sour Chicken Noodles is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken with vibrant vegetables and a tangy sauce, all served over a bed of chewy noodles. This flavorful meal is perfect for a cozy dinner and brings the taste of authentic Chinese cuisine to your table.

Cantonese Style Sweet and Sour Chicken Noodles
30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Chinese
480 kcal

Ingredients

  • Boneless chicken breast - 250 grams, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • Egg noodles - 150 grams
  • Bell pepper (red and green) - 1 cup, sliced
  • Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
  • Green onions - 2, chopped
  • Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
  • Ginger - 1 teaspoon, minced
  • Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
  • Rice vinegar - 2 tablespoons
  • Ketchup - 2 tablespoons
  • Brown sugar - 1 tablespoon
  • Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon
  • Water - 100 ml
  • Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
  • Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
  • Salt - to taste
  • Pepper - to taste

Steps

  1. Cook the egg noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
  2. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, cornstarch, and water to create the sweet and sour sauce.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat. Add minced garlic and ginger, sautéing until fragrant.
  4. Add the chicken pieces to the pan, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Add the sliced bell peppers and julienned carrot to the pan, stir-frying for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender.
  6. Pour the sweet and sour sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring well to coat. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  7. Add the cooked egg noodles to the pan, tossing everything together until the noodles are well coated with the sauce.
  8. Drizzle with sesame oil and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 480
  • Protein: 32 g
  • Carbs: 60 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg
  • Total Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein from chicken, supporting muscle health.
  • Contains a variety of vegetables, providing essential vitamins and minerals.

Tags

ChineseKosherDinner