Spicy Chicken Noodle Soup

Spicy Chicken Noodle Soup is a fragrant and comforting dish that combines tender chicken, aromatic spices, and hearty noodles in a savory broth. This Halal Chinese dinner option is perfect for warming up on a chilly evening.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 200 grams, diced
• Egg noodles - 120 grams
• Chicken broth - 500 ml
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 inch, grated
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Chili paste - 1 tablespoon
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Carrot - 1 medium, sliced
• Bell pepper - 1 small, sliced
• Cilantro - a handful, chopped
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a large pot, heat the sesame oil over medium heat and add the minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing until fragrant.
2. Add the diced chicken breast to the pot and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Stir in the sliced carrot and bell pepper, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
4. Pour in the chicken broth, soy sauce, and chili paste, bringing the mixture to a boil.
5. Once boiling, add the egg noodles and reduce the heat to a simmer, cooking until the noodles are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then stir in the chopped green onions and cilantro just before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from chicken, supporting muscle health.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from vegetables, promoting overall health.

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