Pancit Bihon with Chicken | Simple Yet Satisfying Filipino Noodle Stir Fry

bihon noodles

🥗Healthier: whole grain noodles

💰Cheaper: rice vermicelli

Whole grain noodles offer more fiber, while rice vermicelli is often less expensive.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a great plant-based protein, while chicken thighs are more budget-friendly than breasts.

Boil chicken thighs in chicken stock for 10 to 12 minutes until cooked through.

Remove chicken from stock, let cool, and chop into bite-sized pieces.

Soak bihon noodles in hot chicken stock for 3 to 4 minutes until softened but not fully cooked.

Boil cabbage in chicken stock for 4 to 6 minutes until tender, then strain.

Combine soaked noodles with boiled cabbage in a bowl.

Heat olive oil in a pan, sauté onions for 3 to 4 minutes until translucent, then add garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add chopped chicken to the pan, season with salt and pepper, and sauté.

Add shredded carrots and snow peas, sauté for a few minutes until warmed and softened.

Season with soy sauce and oyster sauce, then combine with the noodles and cabbage.

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