Taiwan / Main dishes

Sesame-oil chicken noodles

Name: Sesame-oil chicken noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 4 portions
Cuisine: Taiwan
Ingredients: 600 g boneless chicken thigh, chunks; 2 tbsp sesame oil; 40 g ginger, sliced; 1000 ml chicken stock; 2 tbsp rice wine; 250 g thin dried wheat noodles; 200 g bok choy; 0.25 tsp salt

Ginger-scented chicken broth served over thin wheat noodles.

Prep15 min

Cook35 min

Yield4 portions

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Editorial home-cooking adaptation · Not yet kitchen-tested. Timings are estimates; additional soaking, rising or chilling may apply. Read the complete method before starting.

Ingredients

4 portions

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Units are listed with each ingredient. 1 tbsp = 15 ml; 1 tsp = 5 ml. US cup measures are approximately 240 ml. Chef adaptations may retain source units. Scaling changes quantities, not cooking times. Ingredient ticks reset when the page reloads.

Let’s make it.

Warm sesame oil over medium-low heat. Add ginger and cook 3 minutes without burning.
Add chicken and turn until lightly colored. Add stock and wine; bring to a simmer.
Cook gently 20–25 minutes until chicken reaches 74°C. Add bok choy and cook until tender; taste before adding salt.
Cook noodles separately following packet directions, drain and divide between bowls. Ladle over hot chicken and broth.

A little kitchen note

Rice wine can be replaced by water. This is a culinary adaptation without medicinal or health claims. Home-cooking adaptation; not kitchen-tested. Check ingredient labels.

Allergen notes

Sesame, wheat; check stock. This list is a starting point, not a certification of suitability. Check every ingredient label and preparation surface.

Use a food thermometer where relevant. For handling and storage, see our cooking basics and official food-safety links.

A little nourishment.

Illustrative nutrition estimate · Per listed portion (1/4 of the recipe)

Energy: 541 kcal
Protein: 37.3 g
Carbs: 51.1 g
Fat: 19.2 g
Fibre: 3.1 g
Total sugar: 2.7 g
Sodium: 1264 mg

Approximate generic ingredient estimates, not verified nutrition labels. Includes quantified optional ingredients; unquantified “as needed” salt, oils or garnishes may be excluded. Brands, substitutions, portions and cooking change values. Nutrition stays per portion when batch quantities are scaled. How we estimate nutrition

Approximate generic ingredient estimates. Brands, edible portions and cooking change values.

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