Description
These Ground Chicken Sweet Chili Noodles combine tender noodles, savory chicken, and a sweet-spicy chili sauce for a quick dinner that tastes like takeout but comes together fast at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 bunch green onions, white parts finely minced and green parts cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 3/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 9 oz ramen or rice noodles, cooked according to package instructions
- Sesame seeds, for topping
- Red pepper flakes, for topping
Instructions
- Warm the skillet.
Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the sesame oil. Swirl the oil around so it coats the bottom of the pan evenly. This gives the Ground Chicken Sweet Chili Noodles a flavorful start and helps the chicken cook properly. - Cook the chicken and the onion whites.
Add the ground chicken and the white parts of the green onions to the skillet. Break the chicken apart with a spoon or spatula and keep stirring until it is fully cooked and no longer pink. Let it cook long enough to pick up a little color for better flavor in the Ground Chicken Sweet Chili Noodles. - Add the aromatics.
Turn the heat down to medium. Stir in the garlic, fresh ginger, and the green parts of the onions. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often, until everything smells fragrant and the onion greens soften slightly. This layer makes the Ground Chicken Sweet Chili Noodles taste bright and fresh. - Make the sauce.
In a small bowl, whisk together the sweet chili sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, and rice vinegar until smooth. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the sauce looks glossy. This sauce is the heart of the Ground Chicken Sweet Chili Noodles. - Add the noodles and sauce.
Put the cooked noodles into the skillet with the chicken mixture, then pour the sauce over the top. Toss everything together until the noodles are evenly coated. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are hot and the sauce bubbles around the edges. This is the point where Ground Chicken Sweet Chili Noodles become fully glossy and coated. - Season and finish.
Taste the noodles and add salt and pepper only if needed. Transfer the Ground Chicken Sweet Chili Noodles to serving bowls and finish with sesame seeds and red pepper flakes on top. Serve warm right away.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 6 days.
- Reheat in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring once if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 oz noodles
- Calories: 606kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 2280mg
- Fat: 23g
- Carbohydrates: 72g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 98mg