Ginger Chicken with Mushrooms and Noodles: A Savory Stir-Fry Delight

This Ginger Chicken with Mushrooms and Noodles is a delicious, quick, and healthy stir-fry recipe that’s perfect for weeknight dinners. Packed with tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, crisp carrots, and aromatic ginger, this dish brings a flavorful Asian-inspired meal to your table in no time. Serve it as is or customize it with your favorite vegetables for a satisfying, wholesome meal.

Ingredients

  • For the Chicken and Marinade:
    • 200g/7oz boneless, skinless chicken thigh, sliced into strips
    • 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger root
    • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (cornflour)
  • For the Stir-Fry:
    • 100g (3.5oz) dried noodles (use gluten-free if needed)
    • 1 onion, halved and sliced
    • 150g (5.5oz) mushrooms, sliced
    • 1 carrot, julienned
    • 2 spring onions, finely sliced
  • For the Sauce:
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
    • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
    • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
    • ½ cup (120ml) water
    • Black pepper to taste
  • Other Ingredients:
    • Low-calorie spray oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: In a bowl, combine the chicken strips, grated ginger, crushed garlic, and cornstarch. Mix well and let marinate for 10–15 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
  2. Prepare the Noodles: Boil a large pot of water and cook the noodles as directed on the package. Once done, drain them and rinse under cold water to cool, then set aside.
  3. Sauté the Chicken: Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat and spray with low-calorie oil. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry until cooked through, about 4–5 minutes.
  4. Cook the Vegetables: Add a little more spray oil to the wok. Toss in the onion and cook for 2 minutes until softened. Add the mushrooms and carrots, stir-frying for another 3–4 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
  5. Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, water, and a pinch of black pepper.
  6. Finish and Serve: Add the chicken back to the pan, tossing it in the sauce to coat evenly. Stir in the noodles and mix everything together. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to heat through. Top with finely sliced spring onions and serve right away.

    Conclusion:

    This Ginger Chicken with Mushrooms and Noodles is a perfect balance of savory and sweet, with the zing of fresh ginger bringing everything together. Whether you’re cooking for yourself or serving a family, this quick and flavorful stir-fry is sure to please. Pair it with a side of steamed greens or enjoy it on its own as a satisfying one-bowl meal.

    Ginger Chicken with Mushrooms and Noodles: A Savory Stir-Fry Delight

    A savory and aromatic stir-fry combining tenderchicken, earthy mushrooms, noodles, and a flavorful ginger-soy sauce for aquick and easy meal.
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 35 minutes
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Asian-Inspired
    Servings 2
    Calories 350 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    For the Chicken and Marinade:

    • 200 g/7oz boneless skinless chicken thigh, sliced into strips
    • 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger root
    • 2 cloves garlic crushed
    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch cornflour

    For the Stir-Fry:

    • 100 g 3.5oz dried noodles (use gluten-free if needed)
    • 1 onion halved and sliced
    • 150 g 5.5oz mushrooms, sliced
    • 1 carrot julienned
    • 2 spring onions finely sliced

    For the Sauce:

    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
    • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
    • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
    • ½ cup 120ml water
    • Black pepper to taste

    Other Ingredients:

    • Low-calorie spray oil

    Instructions
     

    • Prepare the Chicken: In a bowl, combine the chicken strips, grated ginger, crushed garlic, and cornstarch. Mix well and let marinate for 10–15 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
    • Prepare the Noodles: Boil a large pot of water and cook the noodles as directed on the package. Once done, drain them and rinse under cold water to cool, then set aside.
    • Sauté the Chicken: Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat and spray with low-calorie oil. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry until cooked through, about 4–5 minutes.
    • Cook the Vegetables: Add a little more spray oil to the wok. Toss in the onion and cook for 2 minutes until softened. Add the mushrooms and carrots, stir-frying for another 3–4 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
    • Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, water, and a pinch of black pepper.
    • Finish and Serve: Add the chicken back to the pan, tossing it in the sauce to coat evenly. Stir in the noodles and mix everything together. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to heat through. Top with finely sliced spring onions and serve right away.
    Keyword Ginger Chicken

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