Light, fragrant, restorative — like a cosy hug with chopsticks.
Some evenings call for food that feels like it’s resetting your entire life — soothing broth-like flavours, gentle ginger warmth, and that clean-but-still-delicious vibe.
Enter this ginger-soy chicken noodle bowl:
✔️ light yet satisfying
✔️ protein-packed
✔️ mild and calming — or spicy and energising if you need a kick
It’s the perfect midweek solo dinner when you want flavour, balance, and comfort without feeling like you need to roll to the couch afterwards.
🌟 Why You’ll Love This
- 15 minutes start to finish
- Nourishing + immune-friendly ingredients (ginger, garlic, greens)
- Ideal for digestion + perfect after a stressful day
- Single-serve so nothing lingers sadly in the fridge
- Choose your spice level — chilli or no chilli, you control your destiny
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 1)
Noodles & Protein
- 100g thin egg noodles (fresh or dried)
- 150g chicken breast or tenderloins, sliced thinly
Veggies
- 1 cup baby bok choy, sliced (or spinach/snow peas)
- 1 spring onion, sliced
- Optional: handful shredded carrot
Aromatics & Sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- ½ tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- Splash of water or chicken stock (optional, for saucier noodles)
Spice Options
- Mild: no chilli, extra ginger
- Spicy: ½–1 tsp chilli flakes OR dash sriracha or chilli oil
👩🍳 Method
- Cook noodles
Boil, drain, and set aside. Toss with a tiny splash of sesame oil to prevent sticking if you’re feeling fancy. - Mix sauce
Stir soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar/lime, honey, garlic, ginger, and optional water/stock.
Add chilli if you’re feeling bold. - Cook chicken
Heat oil in pan, add sliced chicken.
Cook 3–4 mins until lightly browned and cooked through. - Add veggies
Toss in bok choy & carrot.
Cook 1–2 mins until just softened but still bright and proud of themselves. - Combine
Add noodles + sauce to pan.
Toss gently until glossy and warm. - Serve with spring onion
Maybe add an extra drizzle of sesame oil or chilli oil if you’re wild.
🔥 Spice Levels
| Mood | Action |
|---|---|
| Zen spa evening | Skip chilli, double ginger |
| Warm hug | Pinch chilli flakes |
| Feeling unstoppable | Chilli oil drizzle + fresh chilli slices |
💡 Solo Cooking Tips
- Buy a 2-pack of bok choy → perfect portioning for singles
- Freeze leftover chicken in single portions — future you will cheer
- Want extra protein? Add a soft-boiled egg 💪
- Need creamy comfort? Stir in 1 tsp peanut butter (trust me)
🧊 Storage & Reheat
Best eaten fresh for delicate flavours, but if life happens:
- Fridge: 1 day
- Reheat gently in pan with splash water or stock
- Bok choy stays nicer if kept slightly crisp
🛍️ Coles Shopping List
Produce
- Baby bok choy
- Spring onions
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Optional: carrot
Protein
- Chicken breast or tenderloins (small pack)
Pantry
- Thin egg noodles
- Soy sauce
- Sesame oil
- Rice vinegar or lime
- Honey
- Chilli flakes / chilli oil / sriracha (optional)
🍴 Nutrition Snapshot (Approx.)
| Calories | ~480 kcal |
| Protein | ~40g |
| Fibre | ~4g |
| Feeling after | “I make balanced choices and look fabulous doing it.” |
👋 Final Bite
This bowl is gentle, balanced, and quietly delicious — the kind of solo meal that makes you feel like you’re taking care of yourself in a low-key superhero way.
If you make it, tag me or drop a comment — solo chefs deserve praise too.
And hey — stick around for more 15-minute Asian noodle bowls 👇
