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Hoisin Chicken with Noodles - tender strips of chicken breast and vegetables with egg noodles all coated in a delicious Hoisin Sauce

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Hoisin Noodles

Hoisin sauce is one of my favourite sauces when it comes to Chinese food, I love the flavours it adds to any dish and it really can take the simpliest of ingredients to a whole other level.

From just vegetables and rice, to noodles, beef, fish, duck or as is featured here, strips of chicken breast, vegetables and yummy egg noodles.

The best variety of Hoisin Sauce

When it comes to Hoisin Sauce there are a whole heap of varieties out there, different brands, some even with a spicy kick, so it's always best to choose one that's tried and tested and you know you love.

I tend to always by my sauces including soy sauce from a Chinese Supermarket, they really do have the best ones with the best flavours, supermarket own brands just don't always compare in my opinion.

My favourite Hoisin Sauce is from Lee Kum Lee, in fact when it comes to any kind of Chinese sauce, including just soy sauce, it is the brand I go for most often, second favourite is Pearl River Bridge, but I am not sure if they do a Hoisin Sauce.

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Dark Soy Sauce

There are many different types of soy sauce out there, Japanese ones like Kikkoman, Tamari (which is a often made with very little or no wheat although not always gluten free), then you have the typical Chinese Soy Sauce and on top of that you have dark and light soy sauces.

Despite the name light or dark soy sauce, light is usually saltier than dark soy sauce, dark has a much richer flavour and deeper colour.

In this recipe I use both standard soy sauce (it says neither light or dark on the bottle) and then Dark Soy sauce, it must say Dark on the bottle or you will not get that rich deep colour and flavour you see on the noodles.

When it comes to which Dark Soy Sauce to use, I always buy mine from the Chinese supermarket and again Pearl River Bridge is the brand I choose most often.

Chicken Replacements

I use chicken breast in this recipe, but chicken thigh is fine too and if you don't fancy chicken, why not try it with some strips of pork, beef or even prawns (shrimps).

You can even make this completely meat free by just upping the vegetables to replace the amount of chicken used.

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Best Vegetables for Hoisin Chicken and Noodles

For the vegetables in this recipe, I usually go for zucchini (courgette), carrot, red pepper and then some shredded cabbage. Apart from the shredded cabbage I slice the vegetables into thin little sticks using my santoku knife (best knife ever btw).

Don't have those vegetables on hand? You really can swap out for any vegetables you like, just make sure you keep the quantities about the same, otherwise you won't have enough sauce to cover everything.

Some other great vegetables are:

  • Mushrooms
  • Different coloured bell peppers
  • Bean Sprouts
  • Baby Corn
  • Mange Tout or Sugar Snap Peas
  • Small Broccoli Florets
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Love Noodles? Check out some of these other recipes:

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  • CHICKEN SINGAPORE NOODLES
  • GINGER AND GARLIC SHRIMP WITH NOODLES
  • SWEET CHILLI PRAWNS AND NOODLES

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Hoisin Chicken with Noodles

Yield: SERVES 4

Hoisin Chicken with Noodles - tender strips of chicken breast and vegetables with egg noodles all coated in a delicious Hoisin Sauce

Ingredients

  • 200g dried egg noodles
  • 6 tablespoons of Hoisin Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon of sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • ¼ cup (4 tablespoons) of water
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar,
  • salt and black pepper
  • 300g uncooked chicken breast, slice into thin strips
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon of grated fresh ginger root
  • 120g red pepper, sliced into thin strips
  • 120g of zucchini, sliced into thin strips
  • 100g carrot, sliced into thin strips
  • 150g of white cabbage shredded
  • 4-5 (spring onions) green onions, sliced
  • cooking oil spray

Instructions

  1. Cook the noodles according to package instructions, set aside.
  2. Whisk together the Hoisin sauce, sesame oil, soy sauces, rice vinegar and water, set aside
  3. Heat a large frying pan or wok over a medium-high heat, spray with cooking oil spray add the chicken, a little pinch of salt and black pepper, garlic and ginger and cook until lightly browned, remove and set aside.
  4. Add the vegetables and stir fry for a couple of minutes.
  5. Add back in the chicken, noodles and the sauce, continue to stir fry (tossing everything together as you do) for a minute or two until everything is well coated in the sauce.
  6. Sprinkle with the chopped spring onions (green onions), serve and enjoy!!

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Nutrition Information

Serving Size 1 SERVING
Amount Per ServingCalories 413Total Fat 4.2gSaturated Fat 0.5gCarbohydrates 66.5gFiber 4.4gSugar 23.1gProtein 31.7g

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FAQs

How to use hoisin sauce in recipes? ›

Stir fry: Add a tablespoon or two of hoisin sauce to any stir fry and serve over rice. Noodles: Add a tablespoon or two of hoisin sauce to noodles and serve with steamed vegetables, soft-boiled eggs and a savory broth for a filling meal. Salmon: Combine equal parts soy sauce, hoisin sauce and lime juice.

Can you buy hoisin sauce in the supermarket? ›

If you like your hoisin sauce on the sweeter side, Sun Luck All Natural Hoisin Sauce is the best hoisin sauce you'll find at the grocery store. This is sweet and thick and has an almost apple butter-like quality to it.

Is hoisin sauce good for stir fry? ›

Hoisin sauce – hoisin is a thick sauce made with a combination of sugar, miso, soy sauce, garlic and spices. This is my secret ingredient for making a quick and easy stir fry sauce with just 5 ingredients!

How is hoisin sauce used in Chinese cuisine? ›

Hoisin sauce is a thick, fragrant sauce commonly used in Cantonese cuisine as a glaze for meat, an addition to stir fry, or as dipping sauce. It is dark-coloured, sweet and salty. Although regional variants exist, hoisin sauce usually includes soybeans, fennel, red chili peppers, and garlic.

What is the best use of hoisin sauce? ›

Hoisin is often used in stir-fry dishes to add a complementary sweet, savory and tangy kick to other seasonings. It also helps bolster the sauce's thickness, creating a glossy coating for the chicken and broccoli.

What is the closest thing to hoisin sauce? ›

Ready-made hoisin sauce alternatives
  • soy sauce.
  • tamari, which is suitable for gluten-free diets.
  • oyster sauce.
  • chili sauce.
  • barbecue sauce.
  • sweet and sour sauce.
  • teriyaki sauce.
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What is the main flavor of hoisin sauce? ›

It has a very strong salty and slightly sweet flavor. Hoisin sauce does taste a bit like an American-style barbecue sauce, but much saltier, richer, less sweet, and has a flavor all its own. The fermented soybeans add the savory umami element that some other sauces use fish or meat to achieve.

Is hoisin sauce just teriyaki sauce? ›

Hoisin Sauce is Chinese and based on fermented soybean paste, whereas teriyaki sauce only has a small component of soy sauce. Hoisin sauce is therefore much thicker and saltier compared to its Japanese counterpart, as teriyaki sauce tends to be sweeter. Plus teriyaki isn't even really Japanese.

What to mix with hoisin sauce? ›

Mix hoisin sauce, soy sauce, maple syrup, ginger, and lemon juice together in a bowl. Serve with fresh spring rolls or chicken.

Can I put hoisin sauce in ramen? ›

Ramen noodles with scrambled eggs, garlic, sriracha, hoisin, and soy sauce with fresh herbs and crunchy peppers? You betcha!

Which Chinese dish is hoisin sauce traditionally served with? ›

It packs lots of flavours making it a key sauce for mixing table condiment in different Asian dishes, most well-known being Peking Duck. Whilst it's a perfect pairing for meat dishes, Hoisin is suitable for vegans and vegetarians.

Can hoisin sauce go bad? ›

Unopened hoisin sauce can be stored from the date of purchase in a cool, dark place such as the pantry, for 12-18 months—or by the marked expiry date on the bottle. Once hoisin sauce is opened always refrigerate in an airtight container. It will be usable for up 6 months.

Does hoisin sauce need to be refrigerated? ›

Once the sauce lid is opened, you should always refrigerate the sauce instead of leaving the sauce out on the kitchen countertop where warm conditions can easily form bacteria. If the sauce is refrigerated, the oyster sauce or hoisin sauce can be kept for up to three to six months.

What is the chief ingredient of hoisin sauce? ›

Though regional variations exist, most modern hoisin sauce recipes contain some combination of the following ingredients: fermented soybeans, five-spice powder, garlic, red chili peppers, and sugar. "Hoisin" comes from the Cantonese word for seafood, though it's not commonly associated with seafood dishes.

Can you use hoisin sauce alone? ›

Dipping Sauce: Use hoisin alone or combine it with other ingredients to create a dipping sauce like my Spring Rolls with Pineapple Hoisin Sauce or Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Pineapple Hoisin peanut Sauce.

Do you refrigerate hoisin sauce after opening? ›

Once the sauce lid is opened, you should always refrigerate the sauce instead of leaving the sauce out on the kitchen countertop where warm conditions can easily form bacteria. If the sauce is refrigerated, the oyster sauce or hoisin sauce can be kept for up to three to six months.

What is the flavor of hoisin sauce? ›

It has a very strong salty and slightly sweet flavor. Hoisin sauce does taste a bit like an American-style barbecue sauce, but much saltier, richer, less sweet, and has a flavor all its own. The fermented soybeans add the savory umami element that some other sauces use fish or meat to achieve.

Is hoisin sauce just soy sauce? ›

Even though they look identical, soy and hoisin are not the same. Besides soybeans, hoisin is formulated with garlic, sesame oil, chilies, vinegar, and some sweetener for good measure. For lovers of Korean barbecue, you'll be pleased to know that hoisin is considered the Chinese equivalent.

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