Dinner for 2

Chicken Rice Noodle Stir-Fry

Name: Chicken Rice Noodle Stir-Fry
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 165 g / 5 - 6 oz chicken breast; 1 tsp cornflour / cornstarch (optional); 1 tsp oil (optional); 2 tbsp oyster sauce; 1 tbsp dark soy sauce; 1/2 tsp each sesame oil (optional); 1 1/2 tbsp chinese cooking wine or mirin; 1/4 tsp white pepper; 3 tbsp water; 100 g / 3.5 oz dried rice noodles; 1 tbsp oil; 1 clove garlic; 1 small onion; 1/2 bunch choy sum or other asian greens; 1/2 red capsicum / bell pepper; 1 carrot; 6 mushrooms; sesame seeds and finely sliced green onions/scallions (optional)

$12.94for 415 minServes 2

Rice noodles, chicken, vegetables, and savory sauces cook quickly in a hot skillet for a complete stir-fry.

Photo: recipetineats.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical	0.35 lb	$1.27Typical price
	Ramen and Asian noodles$0.18/oz typical	3.5 oz	$0.63Typical price
	Garlic$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Onions$1.29/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.39Typical price
	Bok choy and napa cabbage$1.99/lb typical	0.25 lb	$0.50Typical price
	Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.47Typical price
	Carrots$1.09/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.17Typical price
	Mushrooms$0.40/oz typical	4.25 oz	$1.68Typical price
	Green onions$1.19 each typical	0.25	$0.30Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$6.47

Pantry staples you likely have

Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilAsian sauces and pastesSoy sauceDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

Swaps

Swap Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

15 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
2servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Chinese Dairy-free Budget Dinners

Typical price

$3.24 per serving$12.94 for 4

City Store

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Ingredients

165 g / 5 - 6 oz chicken breast
1 tsp cornflour / cornstarch (optional)
1 tsp oil (optional)
2 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp dark soy sauce
1/2 tsp each sesame oil (optional)
1 1/2 tbsp chinese cooking wine or mirin
1/4 tsp white pepper
3 tbsp water
100 g / 3.5 oz dried rice noodles
1 tbsp oil
1 clove garlic
1 small onion
1/2 bunch choy sum or other asian greens
1/2 red capsicum / bell pepper
1 carrot
6 mushrooms
sesame seeds and finely sliced green onions/scallions (optional)

Steps

Soak the rice noodles in boiling water for 5 minutes, then drain them.
Mix the oyster sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, cooking wine, white pepper, and water in a small bowl.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large wok or 12-inch skillet over high heat and cook the chicken for 4 minutes, until it reaches 165 F.
Add the garlic, onion, carrot, mushrooms, and bell pepper, then stir-fry for 3 minutes.
Add the choy sum and noodles, pour in the sauce, and stir-fry for 2 minutes until the greens soften.

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