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Charlie Chan Chicken Pasta

This Charlie Chan Pasta recipe will let you enjoy Yellow Cab's favorite pasta dish right at the comfort of your homes! Al dente spaghetti noodles coated with rich, flavorful sauce with chicken and peanuts.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: charlie chan chicken pasta recipe, charlie chan pasta
Servings: 6
Calories: 371kcal
Author: Mia

Ingredients

  • 250 grams spaghetti pasta
  • 2 pcs chicken breast cut into strips
  • salt and pepper seasoning for chicken
  • 4 cloves garlic sliced
  • 1 small onion sliced
  • 6 pcs medium mushrooms
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp peanut oil
  • 1 tbsp chili flakes or dried red chili (optional)
  • 1/4 cup roasted peanuts
  • green onions/scallion garnish

For the sauce

  • ½ cup hoisin sauce
  • ¼ cup oyster sauce
  • cup soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp 5 spice powder
  • 2 tbsp shaoxing wine optional
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch dissolved in ½ cup water thickening agent

Instructions

  • Boil water in a pot and cook pasta according to packaging instruction or until al dente. Drain water and transfer in serving bowl. Set aside
    250 grams spaghetti pasta

Making the sauce

  • In a large wok or pan over medium heat, tip in hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, soy sauce, honey, 5 spice powder, shaoxing wine, salt, sugar, and water. Stir to mix and let simmer for 3 - 5 minutes. Taste and adjust accordingly.
    ½ cup hoisin sauce, ¼ cup oyster sauce, ⅓ cup soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp 5 spice powder, 2 tbsp shaoxing wine, 1 ½ tsp salt, 1 cup water, 2 tbsp sugar
  • Add thickening agent or slurry and cook until thick yet saucy. Set aside.
    1 tbsp cornstarch dissolved in ½ cup water

Cooking the toppings

  • In a different pan over medium heat, add sesame oil and peanut oil. When oil is hot enough, sauté garlic and onion.
    4 cloves garlic, 1 small onion, 2 tbsp sesame oil, 2 tbsp peanut oil
  • In a bowl place chicken strips and season chicken strips with salt and pepper.
    salt and pepper
  • Add chicken strips and fry until cooked through. Tip in mushrooms and cook until soft and tender. Add chili flakes and spring onion and cook for 2 more minutes.
    2 pcs chicken breast, 6 pcs medium mushrooms, 1 tbsp chili flakes
  • Take the cooked spaghetti pasta and add into cooked chicken and mushrooms. Toss gently to evenly distribute. Add the sauce then toss again making sure all strands are coated.
  • Top with whole roasted peanuts according to your preference and garnish with green onions! Bon Appetit. 
    1/4 cup roasted peanuts, green onions/scallion

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Nutrition

Serving: 6g | Calories: 371kcal | Carbohydrates: 48.6g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 13.9g | Saturated Fat: 1.9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 1810mg | Potassium: 298mg | Fiber: 3.2g | Sugar: 15.4g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg