Spicy Chicken Noodles
Description
Once you've done the prep work, Chef John's spicy chicken and rice noodle bowls--with lots of veggies and a delicious sauce--come together in just minutes.
Ingredients
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1 large carrot, finely sliced or shredded
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2 cups shredded green cabbage
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1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
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2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
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1/2 cup chopped green onions
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3 cloves garlic, finely crushed
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1/2 cup chicken broth
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1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
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1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
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1 tablespoon soy sauce, plus more to taste
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1 tablespoon ketchup
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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1 tablespoon sriracha hot sauce, or more to taste
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1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1 (8 ounce) package dried rice noodles
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1 pinch salt
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8 ounces cooked chicken breast, torn into bite-size pieces
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1 tablespoon sesame oil
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1/2 cup freshly chopped cilantro
Directions
1
Place carrots, cabbage, bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, green onions, and garlic in a mixing bowl.
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Mix chicken broth, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, sriracha sauce, and red pepper flakes together in a separate mixing bowl.
3
Place dry rice noodles in a large mixing bowl. Cover with about 6 cups boiling water; add a pinch of salt. Stir from time to time until noodles are soft, about 10 minutes. Drain; cool with cold water. Drain thoroughly. Transfer to a mixing bowl. Add shredded chicken; drizzle with sesame oil. Toss to coat.
4
Heat large skillet over high heat; drizzle in vegetable oil. When oil is hot (almost but not quite smoking), add the vegetable mixture. Cook and stir until vegetables are hot and steamy, 1 or 2 minutes. Pour in sauce; cook and stir over high heat until sauce starts to bubble, about 1 minute. Add noodles and chicken. Cook and stir to blend ingredients and ensure ingredients are hot, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Add chopped cilantro; stir.