Sweet Chilli Turkey Noodle Stir Fry (Printer-Friendly)
Tender turkey and crisp vegetables tossed with noodles in a tangy-sweet chili sauce. Ready in 35 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Proteins
01 - 14 oz turkey breast, thinly sliced
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
04 - 2 medium carrots, julienned
05 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
06 - 3.5 oz sugar snap peas, halved
07 - 2 spring onions, sliced
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
→ Noodles
10 - 9 oz egg noodles
→ Sauce
11 - 4 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
12 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
13 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
14 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
15 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch
16 - 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
→ Garnish
17 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
18 - Fresh coriander leaves
# How-To Steps:
01 - Cook egg noodles according to package directions. Drain thoroughly, rinse under cold water to stop cooking, and set aside.
02 - Whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and cornstarch in a small bowl until cornstarch dissolves completely.
03 - Heat a large wok or deep skillet over medium-high heat with a splash of oil. Add turkey slices and stir fry for 3-4 minutes until just cooked through. Remove turkey and set aside.
04 - Add more oil to the wok if needed. Stir fry garlic, ginger, and red onion for 1 minute until fragrant and onions begin to soften.
05 - Add bell peppers, carrots, and sugar snap peas to the wok. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
06 - Return cooked turkey to the wok. Add noodles and sauce mixture. Toss everything together and stir fry for 2-3 minutes until well coated and heated through.
07 - Stir in spring onions and red pepper flakes. Serve immediately topped with toasted sesame seeds and fresh coriander.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sweet chili sauce creates this incredible sticky glaze that coats every single strand of noodle and piece of turkey
- It comes together in under 35 minutes but tastes like something from a restaurant
- You can easily swap vegetables based on whats in your fridge or what looks good at the market
02 -
- Crowding the wok with too much turkey at once will cause it to steam instead of sear, so work in batches for the best results
- Rinsing the cooked noodles with cold water is absolutely essential to stop the cooking and prevent them from turning into a gummy mess
- Have all your ingredients prepped and the sauce mixed before you turn on the heat because stir frying moves incredibly fast
03 -
- Slice your turkey when it's partially frozen for thin, even pieces that cook quickly and evenly
- Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes before garnishing to unlock their full nutty flavor