Sesame Chicken Noodles with Carrots and Peas

Instructions

1. Prep ingredients: Crush or finely chop 2 garlic cloves. Peel the carrot, then shred using a julienne peeler or coarsely grate with a box grater. Put the chicken breast flat on a board, put your hand on top and halve horizontally, then thinly slice into strips.
2. Soak noodles: Put half the noodles* in a large heatproof bowl, cover generously with boiling water and soak for 3 mins, using a fork to gently separate the noodles after they start to soften. Drain.
3. Make sauce: Meanwhile, combine 2 tsp cornflour*, 1 tsp sesame seeds, 3 tsp barbecue sauce, 1½ tbs soy sauce and 1 tbs water in a bowl.
4. Stir-fry chicken: Bring a small saucepan of salted water to the boil. Add the peas and cook for 2-3 mins until tender. Drain. Meanwhile, heat 2 tsp vegetable oil in a medium deep frypan over high heat (see Kitchen 101). Add the chicken, season with salt and pepper and stir-fry for 2-3 mins until browned and cooked through. Remove from the pan.
5. Serve up: Heat 2 tsp vegetable oil in the same pan over medium-high heat. Stir-fry the garlic and carrot for 2 mins or until tender. Add the sauce, noodles, chicken and peas and stir-fry for 1 min or until combined and warmed through. Taste, then season with salt and pepper. Divide among bowls and scatter with the remaining sesame seeds. Enjoy!