Sticky chicken stir-fry with sesame seeds

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1. Cook the noodles according to pack instructions, then drain. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large wok, add the chicken, then stir-fry over a high heat for a few mins. Tip in the carrot sticks, then continue stir-frying for about 4 mins until the chicken is cooked and starting to brown.
2. Quickly stir in the honey and lime juice, bubble for 30 secs, then add the sesame seeds and cooked noodles. (It's easier to use tongs at this stage to mix everything together.) Warm everything through briefly, then toss in the coriander just before serving.

Know-how: Dried noodles

Dried noodles are a handy storecupboard standby. Try breaking them into short lengths and adding to soups for a quick, yet filling, lunch.

Per serving

792 kcalories, protein 53g, carbohydrate 114g, fat 17 g, saturated fat 2g, fibre 9g, salt 2.1 g

'The ingredients for this Sticky chicken stir-fry were easy to find, making it a great, quick after-work meal. I would probably use less lime juice next time, though.'

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• Sue Spink

  20 March 2008

  Sue Spink commented on this recipe

  Tasty, but the noodles were difficult to integrate. I ended up with clumps of noodles. Maybe because I had to use rice noodles, (gluten free).

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• Frantic Flapjack

  20 March 2008

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  This dish was really tasty and quick. Will definitely make again. Sue - I don't use rice noodles any more for this type of dish. I have the same problem. They don't seem to want to mix and you just end up with a glutinous mass.

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• Toby of Wylam

  31 March 2008

  Toby of Wylam commented on this recipe

  Used egg noodles an no problems with this. Next time I do this I will use only 1 lime and 1 large carrot and add small broccoli florets or fresh green beans to add interest.

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• lou

  12 April 2008

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  I add some green peppers and cashew nuts to this recipe. However the taste was not that good. it was too mild and we had to add soy sauce.

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• mother*ship

  09 May 2008

  mother*ship commented on this recipe

  I added garlic, fresh ginger, a yellow pepper and some beansprouts to make sure we got out 5-a-day and we all found it very tasty, including the kids. But forgot the coriander, even though I had it in the fridge!

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  02 June 2008

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  I thought the taste was a little bland and I also added some soy sauce.

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  23 July 2008

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  i didn't like this meal at all

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• Kerri

  01 August 2008

  Kerri rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Really enjoyed this and so easy to make - I made the following changes : Marinaded the chicken in chinese 5 spice before cooking for about half an hour. Added red, yellow and green peppers to the carrots. Added 1 fresh red chillli and 1 tbl spoon of worcestershire sauce to give a bit of a kick. Garnished with spring onion rather than corriander. Made this for a few friends who all really enjoyed it and were amazed at the low fat content.

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• Sandra

  05 August 2008

  Sandra rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Quick and tasty and easy to make, only used two carrots and will only use one lime next time, added beansprouts and spring onions and a few dashes of soy sauce, think will try some pak choi next time as I feel it needs something green

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• Vivo

  02 November 2008

  Vivo rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I used 2 packets of ready prepared fresh noodles (from M&S) with 4 chicken breasts etc and everyone loved it. A really lovely Saturday evening easy meal. Will definately do this again.

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  10 March 2009

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  Very nice and quick would make it again

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• margaret

  15 June 2009

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  No taste, by the time I added enough ingredients to make it taste ,it was nothing like the recipe.

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• SmileyBecks

  29 June 2009

  SmileyBecks rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Great as a quick tea for the middle of the week, had finished eating only 30 minutes after starting to cook it! I added green beans and only used 1 carrot, may try adding a little chilli next time.

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Ingredients

• 2 blocks dried egg noodles from a 375g pack
• 1 tsp sunflower oil
• 2 chicken breasts , sliced into strips
• 3 large carrots , cut into matchsticks
• 2 tbsp clear honey
• juice 2 limes
• 3 tbsp sesame seeds , toasted
• small bunch coriander , roughly chopped

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Serves 2

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Prep 10 mins

Cook 10 mins

Ingredients

• 2 blocks dried egg noodles from a 375g pack
• 1 tsp sunflower oil
• 2 chicken breasts , sliced into strips
• 3 large carrots , cut into matchsticks
• 2 tbsp clear honey
• juice 2 limes
• 3 tbsp sesame seeds , toasted
• small bunch coriander , roughly chopped

Per serving

792 kcalories, protein 53g, carbohydrate 114g, fat 17 g, saturated fat 2g, fibre 9g, salt 2.1 g

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