Description
A quick and delicious Sesame Chicken & Carrot Noodle Stir-Fry featuring tender chicken, crisp carrots, peas, and thin hokkien noodles in a savory sesame sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
3 garlic cloves, crushed or finely chopped
2 large carrots, peeled and shredded
2 large chicken breast fillets, thinly sliced
450g thin hokkien noodles
20g cornflour
10g toasted sesame seeds
2 x 150g peas
1½ tablespoons alcohol-free barbecue sauce (e.g., Sweet Baby Ray’s Original or Stubbs BBQ Sauce)
60ml (¼ cup) soy sauce alternatives (e.g., Kikkoman Less Sodium or San-J Tamari)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Crush or finely chop the garlic cloves. Peel and shred the carrots using a julienne peeler or box grater. Slice the chicken breast fillets into thin strips.
2. Soak the noodles in a large heatproof bowl covered with boiling water for 3 minutes. Gently separate the noodles with a fork once softened, then drain.
3. In a small bowl, combine cornflour, toasted sesame seeds, alcohol-free barbecue sauce, soy sauce alternative, and water. Whisk until smooth to make the sauce.
4. Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the peas and cook for 2-3 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
5. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over high heat. Add the chicken, season with salt and pepper, and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
6. Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the same pan over medium-high heat. Stir-fry the garlic and carrots for 2 minutes or until tender. Add the prepared sauce, noodles, cooked chicken, and peas. Stir-fry for 1 minute until well combined and heated through.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve immediately, sprinkled with remaining sesame seeds. Enjoy!
Notes
For the best results, prep all ingredients before cooking to ensure fast, high-heat stir-frying.
Toast sesame seeds lightly to enhance nutty flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Reheat in a non-stick pan over medium heat to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian