Chinese Chicken Noodle Soup
This Chinese Chicken Noodle Soup is an easy, comforting recipe that's perfect for chilly winter days!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 397kcal
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 Tbsp Chinese cooking wine such as mirin or Shaoxing wine (see note in post)
- 2 Tbsp minced lemongrass
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp lime juice
- 1 tsp fish sauce
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- 16 oz. boneless skinless chicken thighs, can substitute boneless, skinless chicken breasts
For the Soup
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 Tbsp Chinese cooking wine
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 ” ginger piece
- ½ tsp sesame oil
- ½ cup diced carrots
- 4-6 baby bok choy cut into quarters lengthwise, see note below
- 6 oz. dried lo mein noodles
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro can substitute green onions
Instructions
For the Chicken
- Using a small bowl, whisk together all ingredients except for chicken.
- Place chicken in a resealable plastic bag and add marinade; turn several times to ensure chicken is well coated.
- Refrigerate for 4-6 hours, turning occasionally.
- Place large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and place in skillet. Discard excess marinade.
- Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, or until fully cooked.
- Remove chicken and let cool on a cutting board for 5 minutes.
- Using two forks, shred chicken; set cooked chicken aside.
For the Soup
- Using a large saucepan, add broth, mirin, garlic, ginger and sesame oil. Place over high heat and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add boy choy, carrots and dried noodles; continue simmering for 4-5 more minutes, or until noodles are tender.
- Add shredded chicken meat, bean sprouts and cilantro; stir until well combined.
- Serve hot, garnishing with extra chopped cilantro if desired.
Notes
Mirin is a sweet rice wine, and it should be available in the Asian aisle at most grocery stores. Mirin is not the same as rice wine vinegar.
Baby bok choy are smaller and more tender than traditional bok choy. They are readily available at Asian markets and some grocery stores.
Nutrition
Calories: 397kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 920mg | Potassium: 765mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 7847IU | Vitamin C: 58mg | Calcium: 154mg | Iron: 2mg
