Mongolian Chicken with Noodles (Printable)

Tender chicken tossed with crisp vegetables and a rich Mongolian sauce over silky rice noodles, full of bold flavors.

# What You’ll Use:

→ Chicken

01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, thinly sliced
02 - 1 tbsp cornstarch
03 - 1/2 tsp salt
04 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Sauce

05 - 4 tbsp soy sauce
06 - 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
07 - 2 tbsp brown sugar
08 - 2 tbsp water
09 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
10 - 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
11 - 1 tsp sesame oil
12 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
13 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
14 - 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

→ Vegetables & Noodles

15 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
16 - 1 cup snap peas or snow peas, trimmed
17 - 4 spring onions, sliced, plus extra for garnish
18 - 7 oz dried rice noodles or 3 cups cooked leftover pasta
19 - 2 tbsp neutral oil (canola or sunflower)
20 - 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds for garnish

# How-To:

01 - Cook dried rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
02 - In a medium bowl, toss chicken slices with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Combine soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, water, rice vinegar, oyster sauce if using, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth and set aside.
04 - Heat 1 tbsp neutral oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Stir-fry chicken in a single layer until golden and cooked through, about 4–5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
05 - Add remaining oil to the pan. Stir-fry red bell pepper and snap peas for 2–3 minutes until tender-crisp.
06 - Return chicken to pan, add sliced spring onions, and pour in sauce. Stir well and simmer for 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
07 - Toss cooked rice noodles or leftover pasta into the pan, combining thoroughly and heating through.
08 - Plate immediately and garnish with additional spring onions and toasted sesame seeds.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It uses up leftover pasta or noodles without feeling like a repeat meal.
  • The sauce clings to everything, delivering that restaurant-quality glaze at home.
  • You can have dinner on the table in under 40 minutes with minimal cleanup.
  • It's endlessly adaptable, so you can swap proteins or vegetables based on what you have.
02 -
  • Do not skip rinsing the noodles after cooking, or they'll clump together and turn gummy in the pan.
  • Make sure your pan is properly heated before adding the chicken, otherwise it will steam instead of sear.
  • Add the sauce only after the chicken and vegetables are cooked, or it will burn and turn bitter.
  • If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash of water or chicken stock to loosen it up.
03 -
  • Use kitchen scissors to cut the spring onions directly into the pan for speed and less mess.
  • Toast your own sesame seeds in a dry skillet for a few minutes, it makes a noticeable difference in flavor.
  • Double the sauce recipe and keep extra in the fridge, it's perfect for quick stir-fries all week long.
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