Chicken Mei Fun Home-Style Noodle Recipe
Experience the delightful flavors of Chicken Mei Fun with this simple and satisfying home-style noodle recipe. Perfectly cooked thin rice vermicelli noodles are stir-fried with tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a savory sauce that rivals your favorite takeout. In just under 30 minutes, you can enjoy a wholesome meal that’s not only quick to prepare but also healthier than ordering out. Customize it with your favorite veggies or proteins for endless variations, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 150g dried thin rice vermicelli noodles
- 150g skinless chicken breast
- 1 large egg
- 3 ½ tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ medium size onion, thinly sliced
- ½ medium size carrot, thinly striped
- ¼ cup cabbage, thinly striped
- ¼ cup celery, thinly striped
- 2-3 scallion greens, cut into 2-inch pieces
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper, ground
- salt
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- ⅙ teaspoon white pepper, ground
- ½ teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon vegetable broth
- ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon chicken powder, optional
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping vegetables and marinating the chicken with cornstarch, salt, and white pepper.
- Soak the rice noodles in hot water until softened (5-8 minutes), then rinse and drain.
- Beat the egg and scramble it in a heated pan; set aside.
- Stir-fry the marinated chicken in the same pan until fully cooked; remove from heat.
- Stir-fry garlic and vegetables until tender before adding back the chicken and scrambled egg.
- Gently toss in the soaked noodles along with the prepared sauce until everything is well combined and heated through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg