
This chicken Hokkien noodles stir-fry is fast, savory, and packed with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and glossy noodles coated in a rich umami sauce. It is an easy weeknight dinner that delivers takeout-style flavor in under 30 minutes.
In a small bowl, stir together the light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, mirin or Chinese cooking wine, sesame oil, and white pepper until well combined.
Place the sliced chicken thighs in a bowl and toss with 1 1/2 tablespoons of the sauce. Let the chicken marinate for 10 minutes while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
Prepare the Hokkien noodles according to the package directions. Drain well, then rinse briefly under cold running water to loosen the strands and prevent sticking.
Heat the canola oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over high heat. Add the chicken and stir-fry for 1 minute, then add the garlic and the white parts of the green onions. Cook for 1 minute more, until the chicken is lightly seared on the outside.
Add the red bell pepper and cabbage. Stir-fry for about 2 minutes, until the cabbage starts to soften but the vegetables still have a little bite.
Add the noodles, remaining sauce, and the green parts of the green onions. Toss everything together for 1 to 2 minutes, until the noodles are evenly coated and take on a deep brown color. Serve immediately, topped with sesame seeds and extra sliced green onion if desired.
Do not over-soak or overcook the noodles or they can break apart in the pan. Have all ingredients prepped before you start cooking, since stir-frying moves quickly. Lo mein or fresh egg noodles work well if Hokkien noodles are unavailable. Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days.