Pasta la Vista, Heatwave

Spicy Stir-Fried Chicken Bites with Pasta in Chili Garlic Soy Sauce

30 minutes
Serves 4
DinnerChinese
Herb's take

Tonight we’re taking pasta out of its comfort zone and tossing it into a sizzling stir-fry. This dish blends the savory-sweet heat of an Asian-style sauce with juicy chicken and perfectly chewy noodles, plus you’ll master the art of using pasta as your stir-fry canvas.

Equipment needed
  • Wok or large high-sided skillet

Ingredients

Yield
4

Instructions

  1. 01
    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti until just shy of al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. 02
    In a medium bowl, toss the diced chicken with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and all the cornstarch until evenly coated. Set aside to marinate while prepping other ingredients.
  3. 03
    Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large wok or high-sided skillet over high heat until just shimmering.
  4. 04
    Add the chicken in a single layer and sear, undisturbed, for 2 minutes. Stir-fry for 2 more minutes until just cooked through and lightly browned. Remove to a plate.
  5. 05
    Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the wok, then add garlic, ginger, and the white parts of the scallions. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. 06
    Add bell pepper and stir-fry for 2 minutes until crisp-tender.
  7. 07
    Return the chicken to the pan. Sprinkle in the chili flakes and brown sugar. Toss well to combine.
  8. 08
    Pour in the remaining 3 tablespoons soy sauce and the rice vinegar. Stir and cook for 1 minute to reduce slightly and help flavors mingle.
  9. 09
    Add the cooked spaghetti and drizzle the sesame oil over. Toss vigorously for 1-2 minutes until noodles are coated and everything is piping hot.
  10. 10
    Remove from heat and stir in the green parts of the scallions.
  11. 11
    Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately, twirling into shallow bowls for maximum flair.

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