Sticky chicken stir-fry with sesame seeds

Sticky chicken stir-fry with sesame seeds

Noodles make a versatile easy meal. Why not add your favourite veg to this to boost the 5-a-day content, or add a chilli or two to give it a kick

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 2

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 10 mins

Cook time

Cook 10 mins

Method

  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.
Try

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.

Give it some kick

Ginger & spice stir-fry: Season the chicken with 1 tsp Chinese five-spice before frying, then add 1 chopped garlic clove and a finely chopped piece fresh root ginger once the chicken begins to brown. When adding the noodles, replace the sesame seeds with a handful cashew nuts, then finish with 3 finely chopped spring onions instead of coriander.

Per serving

792 kcalories, protein 53g, carbohydrate 114g, fat 17 g, saturated fat 2g, fibre 9g, sugar 28g, salt 2,1 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, March 2008.

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    06 March 2008

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    08 March 2008

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  • Binder photo 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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  • Binder photo Frantic Flapjack

    20 March 2008

    Frantic Flapjack rated and commented on this recipe

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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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  • Binder photo 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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  • Binder photo lou

    12 April 2008

    lou rated and commented on this recipe

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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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  • Binder photo 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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  • Binder photo Dana

    02 June 2008

    Dana rated and commented on this recipe

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

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  • Binder photo F1madxxx

    06 July 2008

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  • Binder photo nicola diamond

    23 July 2008

    nicola diamond rated and commented on this recipe

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    i didn't like this meal at all

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  • Binder photo Kerri

    01 August 2008

    Kerri rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    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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  • Binder photo Sandra

    05 August 2008

    Sandra rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    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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  • Binder photo Vivo

    02 November 2008

    Vivo rated and commented on this recipe

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    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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  • Binder photo Jamie Lievesley

    05 March 2009

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  • Binder photo yogidc26

    10 March 2009

    yogidc26 rated and commented on this recipe

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    Very nice and quick would make it again

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  • Binder photo margaret

    15 June 2009

    margaret rated and commented on this recipe

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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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  • Binder photo SmileyBecks

    29 June 2009

    SmileyBecks rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    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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    03 March 2010

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    23 April 2010

    emmalooroo rated and commented on this recipe

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    easy and yummy! i love the lime in it and will be making again soon.

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  • Binder photo Persephone

    03 August 2010

    Persephone rated and commented on this recipe

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    I made this and took into account some of the previous comments. Egg noodles worked well and I added a heaped teaspoon of ready chilli from a jar. A quick, easy,tasty recipe.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 2

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 10 mins

Cook time

Cook 10 mins

Easily doubled to serve four

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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Per serving

792 kcalories, protein 53g, carbohydrate 114g, fat 17 g, saturated fat 2g, fibre 9g, sugar 28g, salt 2,1 g

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