Spicy Chicken and Noodles

Spicy Chicken and Noodles is a vibrant dish that combines tender chicken with aromatic spices and fresh vegetables, all tossed with chewy noodles in a savory sauce. This Halal Chinese dinner offers a perfect balance of heat and flavor, making it a delightful meal for any occasion.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 300 grams, sliced
• Egg noodles - 150 grams
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 tablespoon, minced
• Red bell pepper - 1, sliced
• Green bell pepper - 1, sliced
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Soy sauce - 3 tablespoons
• Chili paste - 1 tablespoon
• Honey - 1 teaspoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Cook the egg noodles according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
2. In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
3. Add the minced garlic and ginger, sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add the sliced chicken breast to the pan, seasoning with salt and black pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
5. Stir in the sliced red and green bell peppers and julienned carrot, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until just tender.
6. In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, chili paste, and honey.
7. Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring well to coat.
8. Add the cooked noodles to the skillet, tossing everything together until heated through.
9. Drizzle with sesame oil and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 65 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 900 mg
• Cholesterol: 75 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

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

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