Description
Indulge in the aromatic flavors of Taiwan with this delightful dish of Three Cup Chicken Noodles. Tender chicken morsels are enveloped in a savory sauce, tossed with noodles, and finished with fresh Thai basil for a burst of freshness. This Taiwanese-inspired recipe is a perfect harmony of sweet, salty, and herbal notes.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles:
- 8 oz (225g) noodles of choice (e.g., udon, rice noodles, or spaghetti)
Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 6 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1-inch piece of ginger, sliced
- 4 scallions, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 1/4 cup sesame oil (additional)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil for cooking
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: According to package instructions, cook the noodles until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sear the chicken: In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, sear the chicken in 1 tablespoon of neutral oil until golden on all sides, about 5–7 minutes.
- Prepare the sauce: Push the chicken to the side and add sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and sugar. Simmer for 8–10 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Finish the dish: Add scallions and cook for another 1–2 minutes. Toss in the cooked noodles and stir well. Drizzle with additional sesame oil, fold in Thai basil, and cook for 1 more minute until basil wilts. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute Thai basil with regular basil.
- For extra heat, add sliced red chili or chili flakes.
- Omit noodles for a more traditional version served with rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Taiwanese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
