Asian Chicken Noodle Bowl (Printable Version)

Tender chicken with fresh veggies and noodles in a savory-sweet Asian-inspired sauce.

# What You Need:

→ Protein

01 - 1.1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced

→ Marinade & Sauce

02 - 3 tablespoons tamari or low-sodium soy sauce
03 - 1 tablespoon fish sauce
04 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
05 - 1.5 tablespoons honey
06 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
07 - 2 tablespoons neutral oil such as canola or sunflower
08 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger, optional
10 - 1 teaspoon chili flakes or Sriracha, optional for heat

→ Noodles

11 - 8.8 ounces dried rice noodles or wheat noodles

→ Vegetables

12 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
13 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
14 - 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
15 - 4 spring onions, sliced
16 - 3.5 ounces bean sprouts
17 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Garnishes

18 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
19 - Lime wedges for serving

# How To Make:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together tamari, fish sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, neutral oil, garlic, and ginger until well combined. Divide mixture in half, reserving one portion for the final sauce. Use the other half to marinate the chicken for 15 minutes.
02 - Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain thoroughly, rinse with cold water to prevent sticking, and set aside.
03 - Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned. Remove from heat and set aside.
04 - Divide cooked noodles evenly among four serving bowls. Arrange chicken, carrot, cucumber, bell pepper, bean sprouts, and spring onions in an organized manner over the noodles.
05 - Drizzle reserved sauce over each bowl. Top with cilantro, toasted sesame seeds, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Serve immediately with additional chili flakes or Sriracha on the side if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than ordering delivery, and tastes infinitely fresher than what arrives in a bag.
  • The sauce strikes that perfect balance between savory depth and subtle sweetness that keeps you coming back for another bite.
  • You control the heat level, the vegetables, the protein—it's flexible enough for meal prep yet special enough to feel like you're treating yourself.
02 -
  • Marinating for exactly fifteen minutes is the sweet spot—longer than that and the acid starts to make the chicken mushy rather than tender.
  • Don't skip rinsing the noodles in cold water; warm noodles will wilt the vegetables and the whole thing becomes a sad, hot mush instead of a vibrant bowl.
03 -
  • Slice your chicken against the grain—this small detail makes it incredibly tender even if you accidentally cook it slightly longer than planned.
  • Keep the reserved sauce at room temperature rather than cold; it coats the noodles and vegetables more gracefully when it's not straight from the refrigerator.
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