Healthy Sweet & Savory Cola Chicken Noodles (Easy Stir-Fry Recipe)

Ingredients

The Protein & Spices

  • 2 large chicken breasts, diced into bite-sized pieces

  • ½ tsp Chinese five-spice powder

  • A pinch of sea salt

The Fresh Vegetables

  • 1 red onion, sliced

  • 1 cup button mushrooms, halved

  • 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

  • ½ tsp ginger (freshly grated or frozen paste)

  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced

  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced

  • ½ cup baby corn, sliced diagonally

  • 2 spring onions (scallions), chopped (for garnish)

The Sticky Cola Stir-Fry Sauce

  • 1 can (330ml) zero-sugar cola (acts as the sweet, caramelized base)

  • 2 tbsp tomato purée (paste)

  • 2 tbsp dark soy sauce

  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 tbsp white rice vinegar

  • 1 concentrated chicken stock melt (or high-quality chicken bouillon paste)

  • ½ chicken bouillon cube, crumbled

The Base

  • 2 portions of dried or fresh noodles (cooked according to package instructions)

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