Serving Details
- Serves: 2 people
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
Recipe Description
Ginger noodles with chicken & hoisin aubergines is a comforting Asian-inspired dish filled with umami richness. Tender chicken strips, roasted hoisin-glazed aubergines, and spicy-sweet noodles create a bowl full of flavour and texture – perfect for a midweek meal or casual dinner with flair.
Cooking Time
- Preparation: 20 minutes
- Cooking: 25 minutes
Nutritional Ingredients
- Calories: 460 kcal per serving
- Protein: 32g
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
Ingredients
- 200g chicken breast, sliced into thin strips
- 1 aubergine, cubed
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 150g egg noodles or rice noodles
- 1 spring onion, sliced
- 1 red chili, chopped (optional)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Fresh coriander for garnish (optional)
Method
- Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Toss aubergine cubes with hoisin sauce and roast for 20–25 minutes until tender and caramelised.
- Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat sesame oil in a pan. Add ginger and garlic, sauté for 1 minute, then add chicken. Stir-fry until golden and cooked through.
- Mix in soy sauce and combine with the cooked noodles.
- Top with roasted aubergines, spring onion, and chili. Garnish with coriander and serve hot.
FAQs
Can I make it vegetarian?
Yes! Skip the chicken and double the aubergines or add tofu for protein.
What noodles work best?
Egg noodles, rice noodles, or even soba noodles work beautifully in this recipe.
Can I prep this ahead?
Yes, prepare the components ahead and reheat them just before serving.
