Sweet Chilli Turkey Noodle Stir Fry (Printable)

Tender turkey and crisp vegetables tossed with noodles in a tangy-sweet chili sauce. Ready in 35 minutes.

# What goes in:

→ Proteins

01 - 14 oz turkey breast, thinly sliced

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
04 - 2 medium carrots, julienned
05 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
06 - 3.5 oz sugar snap peas, halved
07 - 2 spring onions, sliced plus extra for garnish
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

→ Noodles

10 - 9 oz egg noodles or rice noodles for gluten-free option

→ Sauce

11 - 4 tbsp sweet chili sauce
12 - 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
13 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
14 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
15 - 1 tsp cornstarch optional for thickening
16 - 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional for heat

→ Garnish

17 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
18 - fresh coriander leaves optional

# Directions:

01 - Cook the noodles according to package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and cornstarch if using. Set aside.
03 - Heat a large wok or deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add a splash of oil, then stir fry the turkey slices for 3-4 minutes until just cooked through. Remove and set aside.
04 - Add a little more oil to the wok. Stir fry garlic, ginger, and red onion for 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Add bell peppers, carrots, and sugar snap peas. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
06 - Return the turkey to the wok. Toss in the cooked noodles and the sauce. Stir fry for another 2-3 minutes, ensuring everything is well coated and heated through.
07 - Stir in the spring onions and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds and coriander.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one wok in under 20 minutes which means minimal cleanup maximum flavor
  • The sweet chili sauce creates this gorgeous sticky coating that clings to every strand of noodle and slice of turkey
  • You can customize the vegetables based on whatever is languishing in your crisper drawer
02 -
  • Prep all ingredients before you turn on the stove because stir frying happens fast and you wont have time to chop once the heat is on
  • Never crowd your wok with turkey or it will steam instead of sear working in batches creates those beautiful browned edges
  • The cornstarch needs at least 2 minutes of bubbling to fully activate and thicken the sauce properly
03 -
  • Heat your wok for a full 2 to 3 minutes before adding anything to achieve proper searing and prevent sticking
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes before garnishing to unlock their nutty aroma

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