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High-protein chicken vermicelli noodles in a one-pot dish.

High Protein Chicken Vermicelli Noodles (One Pot)

A delightful one-pot dish combining tender chicken, vermicelli noodles, and colorful vegetables, packed with protein for a nutritious weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Noodles & Marinade
  • 6 oz vermicelli rice noodles (dried, not wheat vermicelli)
  • 1.5 lb chicken breast (thinly sliced) Marinate before cooking for better flavor.
  • 3 tbsp sweet soy sauce 1 tablespoon for marinade, 2 tablespoons for sauce.
  • 2 tbsp regular soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
Vegetables & Eggs
  • 2 cups Chinese cabbage (chopped)
  • 1 large carrot (cut into matchsticks)
  • 1/2 unit onion (thinly sliced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 3 large eggs (beaten)
  • 1 cup edamame (shelled)
Cooking Essentials
  • 2 tbsp rapeseed oil or vegetable oil (divided) 1 tablespoon for cooking chicken, 1 for vegetables.
  • 1/2 tsp salt Or to taste.
Garnish
  • 2 tbsp spring onions (sliced) For garnish.
  • 1 tbsp fresh coriander (chopped) For garnish.
  • chili flakes (optional) For garnish.
  • sesame seeds (optional) For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place dried vermicelli rice noodles in a large bowl and cover with boiling water. Cover with a lid or plate and let soak for 3-4 minutes until tender but still slightly firm. Drain and set aside.
  2. Slice the chicken breast and marinate with 1 tablespoon of sweet soy sauce for at least 5 minutes.
  3. Prepare the vegetables: chop Chinese cabbage, cut the carrot into matchsticks, slice the onion, and mince the garlic.
  4. In a small jug, combine remaining sweet soy sauce, regular soy sauce, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and chicken broth; whisk until cornstarch is dissolved.
Cooking
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large wok over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and minced garlic, frying for 4-5 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  2. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside. In the same pan, scramble the beaten eggs until just cooked and push to the side.
  3. Add remaining oil along with vegetables, season with salt, and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp.
  4. Add the sauce mixture and drained noodles to the pan, tossing gently until evenly coated. Return the chicken to the pan and mix for 2 more minutes until the sauce thickens.
Serving
  1. Serve immediately topped with spring onions, fresh coriander, and optional garnishes.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. To reheat, add water and steam the noodles in a pan over medium heat.