Malaysian Mee Goreng with Chicken & Satay
Crispy fried noodles tossed with spicy sweet-sour sauce, topped with seared chicken, satay skewers, shrimp crackers, and fresh cucumber. Complete one-pan dinner ready in 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 612
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 8 oz egg noodles
- 10 oz boneless chicken breast
- 3 tbsp chili paste (sambal oelek)
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 6 count store-bought chicken satay skewers
- 1 count cucumber
- 1 cup shrimp crackers (prawn crackers)
Instructions
- 1
Boil noodles in salted water until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- 2
Slice cucumber into thin rounds. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high.
- 3
Pat chicken dry, season with salt and pepper. Sear 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- 4
Remove chicken and rest 2 minutes, then slice. In the same skillet, add noodles, chili paste, lime juice, oyster sauce, and sugar.
- 5
Toss noodles over medium heat until coated and fragrant, 2–3 minutes. Warm satay skewers in the pan alongside.
- 6
Divide noodles between bowls. Top with sliced chicken, satay skewers, cucumber, and a handful of shrimp crackers. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot for boiling noodles
- 12-inch skillet
- cutting board and knife
- tongs or wooden spoon
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