Asian Chicken Over Noodles Recipe

Name: Asian Chicken Over Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 cup sake (rice wine); 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 tablespoons (1/4-inch) slices peeled fresh ginger; 1 whole garlic head, cloves separated, crushed, and peeled; 1 (3 1/2-pound) whole chicken, skinned; 4 ounces cooked bean threads (cellophane noodles); 2 cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and thinly sliced (about 2 1/2 cups); 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions; 1/4 cup chopped unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts

Servings: persons

3/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup sake (rice wine)
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons (1/4-inch) slices peeled fresh ginger
1 whole garlic head, cloves separated, crushed, and peeled
1 (3 1/2-pound) whole chicken, skinned
4 ounces cooked bean threads (cellophane noodles)
2 cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and thinly sliced (about 2 1/2 cups)
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/4 cup chopped unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts

1
Combine soy sauce, water, and next 4 ingredients (water through garlic) in a large Dutch oven, and bring to a boil. Remove from heat; cover and steep for 10 minutes.
2
Add chicken, breast-side down; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 45 minutes, turning chicken every 15 minutes.
3
Remove from heat; let chicken stand, breast-side down, for 20 minutes. Transfer chicken to a cutting board, reserving cooking liquid; cool completely. Strain cooking liquid through a sieve into a bowl; discard solids. Return liquid to pot; bring to a boil. Cook until reduced to 3/4 cup (about 15 minutes).
4
Remove chicken from bones, and cut meat into bite-sized pieces. Discard the bones. Place noodles on a platter, and top with chicken, cucumbers, green onions, and peanuts. Drizzle with the reserved cooking liquid. Serve immediately.

190

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 1/2 cup water, 1/4 cup sake (rice wine), 1 tablespoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Asian Chicken Over Noodles falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Asian Chicken Over Noodles

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Variations & substitutions

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