Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
2 unit

chicken breasts

cut in bite size pieces

2 tbsp

soy sauce

2 tsp

five spice powder

1 unit

bell pepper

sliced thinly

1 cup

napa cabbage

sliced

1 cup

spinach leaves

sliced

1 can

baby corn

halved

150 g

noodles chinese instant

0.5 cup

water

1 tbsp

chili sauce guilin

2 tbsp

soy bean paste

1 tbsp

potato starch

1 unit

beni shoga

for garnish

Step 1
~3 min

Soak the Chinese instant noodles in hot water until cooked through.

Step 2
~3 min

Rinse the noodles with cold water and drain well.

Step 3
~3 min

Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.

Step 4
~3 min

In a bowl, marinate the chicken pieces in soy sauce for about 30 minutes.

Step 5
~3 min

Sprinkle the marinated chicken with five spice powder and mix thoroughly to coat evenly.

Step 6
~3 min

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok over medium-high heat.

Step 7
~3 min

Fry the five-spiced chicken until cooked through and slightly browned. Remove the chicken from the wok and set aside.

Step 8
~3 min

Add another 1 tablespoon of oil to the wok.

Step 9
~3 min

Stir-fry the sliced bell pepper and halved baby corn for about 4 minutes, until slightly softened. Remove from the wok and set aside.

Step 10
~3 min

Add the sliced napa cabbage and spinach to the wok and stir-fry for about 2 minutes, until wilted. Remove from the wok and set aside.

Step 11
~3 min

Reheat the cooked noodles in the wok.

Step 12
~3 min

Add the stir-fried vegetables and chicken to the noodles in the wok.

Step 13
~3 min

Mix all the ingredients well, ensuring even distribution.

Step 14
~3 min

In a separate small bowl, mix the Guilin chili sauce, soy bean paste, water, and potato starch to create a sauce slurry.

Step 15
~3 min

Pour the sauce slurry into the wok with the noodles, vegetables, and chicken.

Step 16
~3 min

Stir-fry for 3 minutes, until the sauce thickens and coats all the ingredients evenly.

Step 17
~3 min

Serve the Five Spice Chicken Noodles hot, garnished with beni shoga (red pickled ginger).

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of chili sauce to your preferred level of spiciness.

For a richer flavor, use chicken broth instead of water in the sauce.

Add other vegetables like mushrooms or bok choy.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Chicken can be marinated in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot as a main course.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Spring rolls
Dumplings

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

China

Cultural Significance

Common street food and home-cooked meal.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Lunar New Year

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Casual Gathering

Popularity Score

75/100

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