Filipino Pancit Bihon with Canton

Ingredients and Weight:

• Chicken breasts (boneless, skinless), 1 lb
• Onion, 1 medium
• Garlic, 4 cloves
• Ginger, 1 tbsp, grated
• Carrots, 1 cup, sliced
• Green beans, 1 cup, cut into 2-inch pieces
• Bihon noodles (soaked in hot water for 15 minutes), 1 package (8 oz)
• Canton noodles (cooked according to package directions), 1 package (8 oz)
• Soy sauce, 1/4 cup
• Oyster sauce, 1/4 cup
• Brown sugar, 1/4 cup
• Chicken broth, 1 cup
• Vegetable oil, for cooking

Preparation Time:

20 minutes

Cooking Time:

15 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Medium)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the vegetable oil.
3. Add the chicken and cook until browned.
4. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger and cook until fragrant.
5. Add the carrots and green beans and cook until softened.
6. Add the soaked bihon and canton noodles to the skillet and stir to combine.
7. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and chicken broth.
8. Pour the sauce over the noodles and cook until heated through and the sauce has thickened.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 400 per serving
• Protein: 25 grams per serving
• Carbohydrates: 50 grams per serving
• Fat: 10 grams per serving

Dish Characteristics:

• A colorful and flavorful dish with a combination of textures from the chewy noodles, tender chicken, and crunchy vegetables.
• The sweet and savory sauce adds depth and richness to the dish.
• Can be served as a main course or side dish.

User Comments:

• "This was a hit with everyone at my party. The flavor was amazing and it was so easy to make."
• "I love the combination of the bihon and canton noodles. It's so unique and delicious."
• "The sauce is perfect. It's not too sweet or too salty."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• For a vegetarian option, substitute tofu for the chicken.
• To make the dish ahead of time, cook the noodles and chicken according to the directions and store them separately in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, heat the sauce and add the noodles and chicken.
• If you don't have bihon noodles, you can use any type of thin noodles, such as angel hair pasta or rice vermicelli.