Stir-Fried Noodles With Chicken, Mushrooms & Green

Name: Stir-Fried Noodles With Chicken, Mushrooms & Green Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces wide rice noodles (pad thai); 4 ounces green beans, cut on the diagonal into 1/4-inch thick slices (to yield 1 cup); 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 skinless chicken breast half (6-7 ounces); ½ teaspoon kosher salt; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon serrano chili, minced (red or green); 2 ounces mushrooms, thinly sliced (white or cremini); 1 -2 tablespoon chicken broth or 1 -2 tablespoon water, if needed; ¼ cup roughly chopped fresh basil; 1 tablespoon roughly chopped fresh mint leaves; 1 lime, cut into wedges for serving

Servings: persons

4 ounces wide rice noodles (pad thai)
4 ounces green beans, cut on the diagonal into 1/4-inch thick slices (to yield 1 cup)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 skinless chicken breast half (6-7 ounces)
½ teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon serrano chili, minced (red or green)
2 ounces mushrooms, thinly sliced (white or cremini)
1 -2 tablespoon chicken broth or 1 -2 tablespoon water, if needed
¼ cup roughly chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon roughly chopped fresh mint leaves
1 lime, cut into wedges for serving

1
Soak the rice noodles (pad thai) in a bowl of very warm (110F) water until they're pilable but still rather firm, about 30 minutes.
2
Drain in a colander - no need to pat dry.
3
Meanwhile prep the rest of the ingredients.
4
Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil.
5
Add the green beans and blanch until crisp-tender, 30-60 seconds.
6
Drain in a colander and run under cold water to stop the cooking.
7
Ounce the noodles are drainedm, heat the oil in large (12 inch) skillet or stir-fry pan over high heat until very hot.
8
Add the garlic, stir and immediately add the chicken.
9
Season with the salt and stir-fry until the chicken is partially cooked, 1 to 2 minutes.
10
Add the fish sauce, ginger, sugar and chile and stir to combine.
11
Add the mushrooms and stir-fry until they're limp, 1 to 2 minutes.
12
Add the blanched green beans and noodles and stir-fry until the noodles are tender, about 1 minute.
13
If they're too firm, add 1 tablespoon of broth or water and stir-fry until the liquid is absorbed and the noodles are tender, about 1 minute.
14
Transfer to a platter or plates and garnish with the basil and mint.
15
Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces wide rice noodles (pad thai), 4 ounces green beans, cut on the diagonal into 1/4-inch thick slices (to yield 1 cup), 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Stir-Fried Noodles With Chicken, Mushrooms & Green Beans 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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Stir-Fried Noodles With Chicken, Mushrooms & Green Beans

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