I LOVE this recipe – it’s such a go-to of mine. I feel like I say that about every recipe, but we would have this once a week in our household. It has 10 ingredients, it’s heathy, it’s quick and it’s a meal we can share with our 4 year old (and not have to make two different dinners). Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes
Fill a large saucepan with water and bring to the boil. Cook the noodles as per packet instructions. Drain and run under cold water. Set aside.
Slice the chicken thighs into pieces, trying to cut them in even sizes so they cook evenly. Place in a bowl and coat in half the hoisin sauce.
600 g chicken thighs, 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
Place a large frying pan over medium–high heat and add some peanut oil. Cook your chicken pieces for 3–4 minutes on each side. Don’t overcrowd the pan or they will stew – you may have to do two batches if cooking for four or more people. Once cooked through, transfer to a plate and set aside.
600 g chicken thighs, 1 tablespoon peanut oil
In the same pan over high heat, add a little more peanut oil. Add the ginger and half the spring onion and sauté for about 2–3 minutes.
3 cm ginger piece, 3 spring onions, 1 tablespoon peanut oil
Add the broccolini pieces and a little more hoisin sauce. Sauté for 2 minutes. Feel free to add a tablespoon of water if it’s getting too dry.
1 bunch broccolini, 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
Add the choy sum and snow peas and toss while cooking – about 2 minutes. Add the cooked chicken pieces and remaining hoisin and stir to coat.
1 bunch choy sum, 150 g snow peas, 600 g chicken thighs, 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
Add your noodles and mix through well. Serve in bowls and top with the remaining spring onion and chopped cashews. Enjoy!
1 packet udon noodles, 3 spring onions, 1/4 cup cashews