Chicken Noodles Stir Fry Recipe

Easy 30-minute Chicken Noodle Stir Fry – tender chicken, chewy noodles, and crisp veggies in a savory sauce. Quick weeknight dinner that’s better than takeout!

📝 Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast or thigh, thinly sliced against the grain
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 8 oz dried noodles (lo mein, egg noodles, or rice noodles)
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 5 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
• 1 cup shallots, thinly sliced (or 1 small onion)
• 1 cup carrots, thinly sliced
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 1/4 cup chicken broth (or water)
• 1/4 cup light soy sauce
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• Green onions, chopped (optional, for garnish)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Marinate the chickenIn a large bowl, combine chicken...: Marinate the chickenIn a large bowl, combine chicken with cornstarch, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Toss until coated and let sit for at least 15 minutes (or up to overnight in the fridge).
2. 2Cook the noodlesPrepare noodles according to package instructions....: Cook the noodlesPrepare noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside, tossing with a drizzle of oil to prevent sticking.
3. 3Cook the aromatics & chickenHeat vegetable oil in...: Cook the aromatics & chickenHeat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and shallots, stir fry 1 minute until fragrant. Add marinated chicken and stir fry until browned and just cooked through, about 4–5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
4. 4Stir fry the veggiesIn the same pan, add...: Stir fry the veggiesIn the same pan, add carrots and celery. Stir fry 3–4 minutes until crisp-tender.
5. 5Combine everythingReturn chicken and noodles to the pan....: Combine everythingReturn chicken and noodles to the pan. Add chicken broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and brown sugar. Toss over high heat for 2–3 minutes until noodles are coated and the sauce slightly thickens.
6. 6ServeGarnish with green onions if desired. Serve hot...: ServeGarnish with green onions if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!