Updated on December 5th, 2024
Ginger noodles with chicken is a great weeknight dinner – it’s flavorful, easy to make, and sure to please everyone. The mix of sweet, spicy, and savory makes it the perfect dish to pair with any meal.
Below, you’ll find the full ginger noodles recipe, plus tips for perfecting this easy dish.
Ginger noodles with chicken: What to expect
- Taste: The flavors come from fresh ginger, garlic, and soy sauce, giving it a savory, slightly spicy kick.
- Texture: The chicken is juicy, and the noodles are soft but not mushy.
- Foolproof Factor: This recipe is great for beginners. Just make sure to cook the noodles until tender but not overdone. Slice the chicken evenly so it cooks at the same time. Toss everything in the sauce while it’s warm so the flavors blend perfectly. It’s easy to make, and the results are always delicious.
- Timing: From start to finish, this dish takes about 30 minutes to make.
Ginger noodles with chicken ingredients and how to use them
This recipe uses simple, easy-to-find ingredients, and you might already have many of them in your kitchen. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Soba Noodles: You need 9 ounces of soba noodles. These noodles cook quickly and have a slightly nutty taste. If you don’t have soba noodles, you can use rice noodles, Chow Mein noodles, or even thin spaghetti as a backup.
- Chicken Breast: Use 1 large chicken breast, sliced. Slicing it evenly ensures it cooks quickly and stays juicy. If you prefer dark meat, boneless, skinless chicken thighs work just as well.
For the ginger sauce
- Green Onions: 1 ½ cups finely chopped. Green onions bring a mild, fresh onion flavor to the sauce and help balance the richness of the other ingredients.
- Fresh Ginger: 2 tablespoons minced. Fresh ginger gives the sauce its signature spicy warmth. If you don’t have fresh ginger, you can use 1 teaspoon of ground ginger, but fresh will give the best flavor.
- Cilantro: ¼ cup of chopped cilantro. This adds a fresh, herby flavor to the sauce. If you’re not a fan of cilantro, you can leave it out without affecting the overall taste too much.
- Sesame Oil: You’ll need 3 tablespoons of sesame oil. This ingredient adds a nutty richness to the sauce that ties all the flavors together.
- Hot Chili Oil: 2 teaspoons of chili oil. If you enjoy a little heat in your food, this is perfect. You can add less if you’re sensitive to spice or more if you love it spicy.
- Soy Sauce: 1 tablespoon of soy sauce. This is the main source of salty, savory flavor in the sauce. Hopefully, you already have this staple in your pantry.
- Rice Wine Vinegar: Use 2 tablespoons of rice wine vinegar. This adds a tangy, slightly sharp flavor that balances the richness of the sauce. It’s a common ingredient in Asian dishes, so it’s worth keeping on hand.
- Honey: 2 tablespoons of honey. Honey gives the sauce a subtle sweetness that balances the salty and tangy flavors. If you don’t have honey, a pinch of sugar can work as a substitute.
- Ground Black Pepper: 1 teaspoon of black pepper. This adds just a mild spice to the sauce.
Equipment needed for ginger noodles with chicken
You don’t need any fancy equipment for this recipe, just a few kitchen essentials. A large skillet, one medium pot, a sharp knife and cutting board, tongs or a large spoon, and one mixing bowl.
Similar recipes to try
I don’t know about you, but I love finding new ways to use the same ingredients. Here’s a few recipes to try:
- Garlic Ginger Chicken Recipe: Crispy chicken tossed in a flavorful sauce made with soy sauce, rice wine, and fresh ginger. It’s quick, easy, and packed with amazing flavors.
- Asian Noodles Recipe: A simple noodle dish coated in a savory sauce made with soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil, and hot chili oil. Perfect for a quick dinner or as a side dish.
- Grilled Soy Ginger Chicken Recipe: Chicken marinated in soy sauce, orange juice, and ginger, then grilled to perfection and topped with fresh mango salsa. A sweet and savory dish you’ll love.
Ginger Noodles Recipe
Ginger noodles with chicken is a great weeknight dinner – it’s flavorful, easy to make, and sure to please everyone.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Asian-inspired recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 9 oz. noodles
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast
Ginger sauce
- 1 1/2 cups finely chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons hot chili oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons of rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Make the sauce. In a medium bowl combine green onions, ginger, cilantro, sesame oil, hot chili oil, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, honey, and ground black pepper. Mix well and set aside for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
- Fry the chicken. Cube the chicken breast and add the pieces to a hot skillet with oil. Fry for 4 minutes and then flip. Continue frying until the internal temperature has reached 165°F or 71°C.
- Cook noodles and combine. Cook soba noodles according to package directions. Drain. Stir in the sauce, sesame seeds, and chicken. Toss with the noodles until well combined.
Notes
You can use whatever noodles you would like. I have made this recipe with soba noodles or plain old spaghetti noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 462
- Sugar: 11.7 g
- Sodium: 120.8 mg
- Fat: 20.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 59.4 g
- Protein: 10.6 g
- Cholesterol: 5.2 mg
