Ep. 1 FAST & FED- Soy sauce chicken and noodles

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb Chicken Thighs (boneless, skinless, cut into bite‑size pieces)
• 3 Tbsp Soy Sauce (regular light soy sauce)
• 1 Tbsp Dark Soy Sauce (for color and depth)
• 1 Tbsp Oyster Sauce (adds umami)
• 1 tsp Honey (balances salty flavors)
• 0.25 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 tsp Sesame Oil (toasted, for aroma)
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 3 stalks Green Onions (thinly sliced, whites and greens separated)
• 2 Tbsp Shaoxing Wine (Chinese cooking wine; substitute chicken broth if unavailable)
• 0.5 cup Chicken Broth (low‑sodium)
• 1 Tbsp Butter (unsalted, cut into small pieces)
• 2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil (for pan‑frying)
• 8 oz Thin Spaghetti (or angel hair pasta)
• to taste Salt (for pasta water)

Instructions

1. Marinate the Chicken

   In a mixing bowl combine chicken pieces, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, black pepper, and sesame oil. Mix thoroughly until the chicken is evenly coated. Set aside to marinate.

   Time: PT5M

2. Prep Aromatics

   Mince the garlic cloves and thinly slice the green onions, separating the white parts from the green tops. Set garlic aside and keep green onion whites for cooking, greens for garnish.

   Time: PT3M

3. Make the Noodle Sauce

   In a small bowl whisk together Shaoxing wine (or chicken broth), soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, and chicken broth until smooth.

   Time: PT3M

4. Cook the Chicken

   Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the marinated chicken and sear for 2‑3 minutes until lightly browned. Reduce heat to medium, cover with a lid, and cook for 5‑6 minutes. Uncover, flip the pieces, cover again and cook another 4‑5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and golden.

   Time: PT12M

   Temperature: Medium

5. Boil the Pasta

   While the chicken cooks, bring a pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the thin spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 7‑8 minutes, timing it so the noodles finish as the chicken does.

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: Boiling

6. Combine Sauce, Garlic, and Noodles

   When the chicken is nearly done, remove it to a plate. In the same skillet add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Pour in the prepared noodle sauce, bring to a gentle simmer, then add the drained pasta. Toss, then add a knob of butter and the white parts of the green onions. Toss again until everything is glossy.

   Time: PT4M

   Temperature: Medium

7. Finish and Serve

   Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, mix gently with the noodles, and sprinkle the green onion tops over the top. Serve hot.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

460

Protein

30g

Carbohydrates

45g

Fat

12g

Fiber

2g