Golden noodles with chicken: a simple, flavourful recipe

Ingredients for Golden noodles with chicken

• 60 ml extra-virgin olive oil

• 4 shallots, thinly sliced into rings

• 30 g plain flour

• 30 ml extra-virgin olive oil

• 2 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts

• kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 5 cm piece of ginger, peeled, finely chopped

• 1 g ground cumin

• 5 g ground turmeric

• 960 ml chicken stock

• 225 g vermicelli rice noodles or thin spaghetti

• 30 g leafy herbs, such as coriander, dill and basil

How to make Golden noodles with chicken

1. Make the fried shallots: Heat 1 cm of oil in a small frying pan until shimmering. Working in small batches, add a handful of shallots and cook, turning frequently, until golden, about 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried shallots to a plate lined with kitchen paper.

2. Prepare the soup: Heat the oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and brown on both sides, about 4 minutes per side. Remove the chicken to a plate.

3. Add spices: Reduce the heat to medium and add the ginger, turmeric, and cumin. Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.

4. Add broth and chicken: Pour the broth into the pot and return the chicken. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and gently simmer until the chicken breasts are cooked through, about 10–12 minutes.

5. Shred the chicken: Turn off the heat. Using tongs or a slotted spoon, remove the chicken breasts to a plate and let cool slightly. Discard the skin and bones, then shred the chicken meat and keep warm.

6. Cook the noodles: Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rice noodles or thin spaghetti and cook until al dente, following the package instructions. Drain the noodles.

7. Serve: Add the noodles to the broth and serve topped with the shredded chicken, fresh herbs, fried shallots, and a sprinkle of black pepper.

Disclaimer
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