If you’re not into five spice powder, well, I don’t think you’re one of the cool kids. See, five spice powder is like a party in the mouth – although to me, most foods are. I take quick fried chicken strips that are marinated in five spice and mix them with veggies, an Oriental based sauce, and cellophane noodles to produce one mean, and might I add lean, looking dish!
Here’s the recipe…and more pics are below!
- 2 clusters of cellophane noodles
- 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- 1 cup of vegetable oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 fresh red chilli, seeded and sliced
- 1 whole red bell pepper, very thinly sliced
- 2 carrots, peeled and cut into thin strips
- 1 cup of frozen whole green beans
- 3 tablespoons of hoisin sauce
- 3 tablespoons of soy sause
- 1 tablespoon of sugar
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into thin strips
- 1 cup of flour
- ½ cup of cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon of five spice powder
- Salt and pepper
Cook the noodles according to the packet instructions. Drain and set aside. Heat the oil in a pan, then add garlic, chilli, red pepper, carrots, and green beans (I added thinly sliced onion too) and stir-fry over high heat for 2-3 minutes, or until veggies start to soften. Add sauces and sugar and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Add drained noodles, toss to combines, and remove from heat. Cover to keep warm.
Season chicken strips with salt, pepper, and five spice powder. Mix cornstarch and flour together. Toss with chicken to coat evenly. Heat vegetable oil in a clean skillet and shallow fry the chicken until crisp and golden. When done drain on a paper towel. Serve by placing noodle mixture on bottom and chicken strips on top. Dust the entire plate with a bit more five spice powder and enjoy.
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What a gorgeous and colorful dish! Perfect like at the restaurant!
Cheers,
Rosa
I’m gonna have to try this one.
This sounds like an amazing addition to your already delicious Asian inspired dishes Darius.
beautiful and healthy dish! I love 5 spice powder
Mmmmm, if we added some orange glaze to make a spicy crispy orange chicken, it wouldn’t be as lean would it?
Do you sit at home and read my mind? I was just trying to figure out what to make on Thursday for company! I’m making your sesame chicken again, but I wanted to have another chicken options since I don’t know what people like. Oh how I love you, lol!
This looks great – so nice and colorful
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We second the note about all the colors. Very snazzy!
I love five spice powder…your chicken looks great. You are so creative!!
Wow… spicy and crispy… Hello!!! I am sold!
I love using five spice powder and this look great. I will definitely try this one!
Mmm, that looks pretty! Five spice rocks – in South Africa we used to get Thai 7-spice blends, but here it all seems to be 5-spice blends… Both are delicious!