Description
A quick and flavorful Ground Chicken Sweet Chili Noodles recipe combining tender ground chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a zesty sweet chili sauce, all tossed with perfectly cooked rice noodles for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 pound ground chicken
Noodles
- 8 ounces rice noodles or linguine
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Sauces & Condiments
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Prepare the rice noodles or linguine according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain the noodles well and set them aside for later use.
- Brown the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the ground chicken, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, and cook until fully browned and no longer pink, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add the thinly sliced red bell pepper and onion to the skillet with the chicken. Cook together until the vegetables soften, approximately 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant, ensuring not to burn the garlic.
- Combine Sauce Ingredients: In a small bowl, mix together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, and sesame oil. Pour this sauce mixture into the skillet, stirring well to incorporate it with the chicken and vegetables.
- Toss Noodles with Sauce: Add the cooked noodles to the skillet. Toss carefully to coat the noodles evenly with the sauce and ingredients.
- Thicken the Sauce: Stir in the cornstarch and water mixture to the skillet. Continue cooking and stirring for an additional 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and clings nicely to the noodles.
- Garnish and Finish: Remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle the chopped green onions, fresh cilantro, and toasted sesame seeds over the top for added flavor and texture.
- Serve: Serve the Ground Chicken Sweet Chili Noodles immediately while hot and enjoy a delicious, satisfying meal.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, ensure the soy sauce is gluten-free and use gluten-free noodles.
- You can adjust the sweetness or spiciness by adding more or less sweet chili sauce according to your preference.
- If you prefer more vegetables, add snap peas or shredded carrots when cooking the bell pepper and onion.
- To make this dish vegetarian, substitute ground chicken with plant-based crumbles or tofu, adjusting cooking time accordingly.
- Using fresh lime juice enhances the brightness of the dish—avoid bottled if possible for best flavor.
