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High Protein Rice Noodle Stir Fry

High protein rice noodle stir fry with chicken and vegetables in a wok
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Quick and flavorful stir fry packed with protein, vegetables, and rice noodles. Perfect weeknight dinner ready in 25 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz wide rice noodles
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • ½ cup snap peas
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • ¼ cup soy sauce (or tamari)
  • 1 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook rice noodles according to package directions, typically 4-6 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes until smooth. Set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken pieces and cook for 5-7 minutes total, flipping halfway, until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove and set aside.
  4. Add bell pepper, broccoli, and snap peas to the same skillet. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp with golden-brown edges.
  5. Push vegetables aside and add minced garlic and grated ginger to the center. Cook for 30-60 seconds until fragrant, then toss everything together.
  6. Return cooked chicken to the skillet along with the cooked rice noodles. Toss to combine.
  7. Pour sauce over everything and toss continuously for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats evenly. Add water 1 tablespoon at a time if sauce becomes too thick. Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.

Notes

  • Substitute chicken with shrimp (3-4 minutes), beef (5 minutes), or tofu (6-7 minutes) for variety.
  • Use any vegetables you have on hand like carrots, snow peas, or mushrooms.
  • For spicier stir fry, add more red pepper flakes or sriracha to the sauce.
  • For meal prep, store sauce separately and toss when reheating to maintain best texture.
  • Wide rice noodles work best for sauce absorption but any rice noodle width will work.

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