Description
This Braised Soy Chicken with Stir-Fried Noodles features tender chicken braised in a rich soy sauce blend, served over perfectly stir-fried noodles with fresh vegetables. It’s a comforting and flavorful dish that’s easy to prepare and sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 3–4 pounds)
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup dark soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice wine or sherry
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, sliced
- 2 star anise
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 4 cups water
- 8 ounces egg noodles or your choice of noodles
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bok choy, chopped
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse the whole chicken under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels.
- In a large pot, combine soy sauce, dark soy sauce, rice wine, brown sugar, minced garlic, sliced ginger, star anise, cinnamon stick, and chopped green onions. Stir well.
- Add the chicken to the pot, ensuring it is fully submerged in the sauce mixture. Add more water if necessary.
- Bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours.
- Every 30 minutes, carefully turn the chicken to ensure even cooking and flavor absorption.
- Once cooked through and tender, remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool slightly. Reserve the braising liquid.
- Shred the chicken meat using two forks or your hands, discarding the skin and bones. Set aside.
- While the chicken is braising, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the egg noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente (about 4-6 minutes).
- Drain the noodles and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chopped bok choy and julienned carrot to the skillet. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until tender but still crisp.
- Add the cooked noodles to the skillet, tossing to combine. Pour in about 1/2 cup of the reserved braising liquid and stir well to coat the noodles.
- Continue to stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until heated through. Add more braising liquid if the noodles seem dry.
- Place a generous portion of stir-fried noodles on each plate.
- Top with a hearty serving of shredded braised soy chicken, drizzling some braising sauce over the chicken.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
- For an extra kick, add a dash of chili oil or fresh chili slices if desired.
- Enjoy your delicious meal!
Notes
- You can substitute the chicken with bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or drumsticks for a different texture.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas to the stir-fried noodles for added color and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes