Mongolian Chicken with Noodles (Printable Version)

Tender chicken and vibrant vegetables combined with rich Mongolian sauce served over delicate noodles.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, thinly sliced
02 - 1 tbsp cornstarch
03 - 1/2 tsp salt
04 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Sauce

05 - 4 tbsp soy sauce
06 - 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
07 - 2 tbsp brown sugar
08 - 2 tbsp water
09 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
10 - 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
11 - 1 tsp sesame oil
12 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
13 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
14 - 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

→ Vegetables & Noodles

15 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
16 - 1 cup snap peas or snow peas, trimmed
17 - 4 spring onions, sliced (plus extra for garnish)
18 - 7 oz dried rice noodles or 3 cups cooked leftover pasta
19 - 2 tbsp neutral oil (e.g., canola or sunflower)
20 - 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Cook dried rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside.
02 - In a medium bowl, toss chicken slices with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, water, rice vinegar, oyster sauce (if using), sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
04 - Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and stir-fry until golden and cooked through, about 4–5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
05 - Add remaining oil to the pan. Stir-fry bell pepper and snap peas for 2–3 minutes until tender-crisp.
06 - Return chicken to the pan, add sliced spring onions, and pour in the prepared sauce. Stir well to coat and simmer for 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
07 - Incorporate the cooked rice noodles or leftover pasta, tossing thoroughly to combine and heat through.
08 - Plate immediately, garnished with additional spring onions and toasted sesame seeds.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The sauce is that perfect balance of sweet and savory that makes you keep reaching for another bite.
  • Everything comes together in under 40 minutes, making it ideal for weeknight cooking when you're hungry now.
  • You can swap the protein or vegetables based on what's in your kitchen, and it still tastes amazing.
02 -
  • Slicing the chicken thinly is non-negotiable because thin pieces cook through in minutes and stay tender instead of drying out.
  • Don't skip the step of rinsing the noodles after cooking, or they'll stick together in one frustrating clump.
  • The sauce will thicken as it simmers, so if it looks thin at first, that's exactly right—it'll coat everything as it reduces.
03 -
  • If your chicken is thick, consider butterflying it or pounding it slightly before slicing so every piece cooks evenly and quickly.
  • Toasting your own sesame seeds in a dry pan for a minute before serving makes them taste impossibly more nutty and transforms the garnish from an afterthought into something people actually notice.
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