A quick and budget-friendly one-pan noodle dinner with a glossy sweet and salty chipotle sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Author:michaelcarter
Prep Time:5 min
Cook Time:10 min
Total Time:15 min
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Dinner
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:Asian-inspired
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound ground chicken
8 ounces dried noodles (such as ramen, udon, or spaghetti)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon adobo sauce from canned chipotle peppers
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 cup water
2 green onions, sliced
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
While noodles cook, heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, adobo sauce, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes (if using).
Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the chicken. Add water and bring to a simmer.
Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the sauce has thickened slightly and coats the noodles.
Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
For a spicier dish, add more adobo sauce or chipotle peppers.
You can substitute ground turkey or beef for the chicken.
Feel free to add your favorite vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli florets.