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A vibrant bowl of stir-fried Shandon noodles, broccoli, and grilled chicken topped with fresh cilantro.

Quick Stir-Fry with Juicy Chicken, Broccoli, and Shandon Noodles

A quick and flavorful stir-fry featuring juicy chicken, crisp broccoli, and chewy Shandon noodles, all tied together with a light umami-packed sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 2 servings
Calories 500 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

For the Stir-Fry:

  • 8.8 oz (250 g) Shandon noodles
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1.8 oz (50 g) scallions cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 5 oz (140 g) broccoli cut into bite-sized florets
  • 3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
  • 2 dried chili peppers (optional)
  • 2 tbsp neutral cooking oil

For the Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 2 tsp Shaoxing wine
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar

For the Marinade:

  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 2 tsp Shaoxing wine

For Garnish:

  • ½ cup Fresh cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Start by scoring the chicken breasts with shallow cuts about ½ inch apart, no deeper than ⅓ inch. Mix the oyster sauce and Shaoxing wine in a small bowl, then coat the chicken thoroughly. Let it marinate for 20 minutes to soak up the flavors.
  • Cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets and the scallions into 2-inch pieces. Roughly chop the garlic cloves to release their bold flavor.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken and cook undisturbed for about 3 minutes per side. This will give the chicken a lightly charred, smoky crust. Once done, remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest.
    Scored chicken breasts searing in a pan with smoky grill marks.
  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the Shandon noodles and broccoli florets, cooking them together for about 2 minutes. Drain the water, reserving a couple of tablespoons for the stir-fry.
    Fresh broccoli and Shandon noodles boiling together in a pot of salted water.
  • In the same skillet, heat the remaining oil. Add the garlic, white parts of the scallions, and chili peppers if using. Stir-fry quickly for about 15 seconds until fragrant. Add the noodles and broccoli, along with the reserved cooking water and sauce. Toss everything together and stir-fry for 2 minutes until evenly coated.
    Stir-fried Shandon noodles, broccoli, and scallions in a skillet.
  • Slice the chicken into strips and place it over the stir-fried noodles and broccoli. Garnish with the green parts of the scallions and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately while it’s hot, and enjoy!
    A vibrant bowl of stir-fried Shandon noodles, broccoli, and grilled chicken topped with fresh cilantro.

Notes

High Heat Is Key: Ensure the skillet is properly heated before adding ingredients to achieve the signature smoky flavor.
Don’t Overcook Broccoli: Keep it bright green and tender-crisp by boiling for just 2 minutes.
Minimal Sauce: This stir-fry is meant to keep the noodles slightly dry, coated with just enough sauce to enhance the flavors.
Reserve Cooking Water: Adding a small amount of the noodle-cooking water helps the sauce cling to the noodles without making the dish watery.

Nutrition

Calories: 500kcal
Keyword broccoli stir-fry, Chicken stir-fry, healthy stir-fry, light sauce stir-fry, quick stir-fry, Shandon noodles, weeknight dinner
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