"ToL" Original Recipe: Chicken & Broccoli Stir-Fry with Rice-Flour Noodles

Gini Mayehara
Sep 21
2 min read

Chicken & Broccoli Stir-Fry with Rice-Flour Noodles Recipe

Yields: 4 servings

Stir Fry Ingredients

1 tablespoon organic extra virgin olive oil
1 organic yellow onion, peeled and cut into small dice
1 organic garlic bulb, peeled and sliced
1 pound organic chicken thighs, cubed
1 package organic frozen broccoli
Sea salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Garlic powder, to taste
Organic green onions, sliced (for garnishing)
8 oz rice-flour noodles (prepared according to package directions)

Housemade Stir-Fry Sauce Ingredients

2 tablespoons rice-based shoyu
1 teaspoon organic raw honey
1 teaspoon organic extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon purified water
1 teaspoon cornstarch (to thicken sauce)*

*For a corn-free option, substitute arrowroot or tapioca starch.

Kitchen Equipment

Mixing bowls/cups/spoons for mise en place ("everything in its place") ingredients
Measuring bowls/cups/spoons
Cutting board
Chef knife
Colander
Large pot
Medium pot (for noodles)
Pasta scooper
Small mixing bowl
Whisk
Wooden spoon
Tongs
Cooking thermometer or infrared laser thermometer
Serving bowls
Forks or chopsticks

Cooking Instructions

Sanitize the kitchen (sink, faucets, countertops, stovetop/oven, cupboard handles, smart devices, computer, etc.).
Peel and dice the onion.
Peel and slice the garlic.
Cube the chicken thighs.
Mise en place ingredients.
Bring a medium pot of water to a boil.
Add rice-flour noodles and cook according to package directions until tender.
Drain in a colander and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together rice-based shoyu, raw honey, olive oil, and purified water.
Add cornstarch (or alternative starch) and whisk until smooth.
Set the sauce aside.
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add diced onions and sliced garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
Add cubed chicken thighs and seasonings.
Cook until chicken is fully cooked at 165ºF (74ºC).
Pour the sauce into the pot, stirring until it thickens and coats the chicken evenly.
Add the noodles to the pot.
Add the frozen broccoli and cook until heated through.
Sprinkle sliced green onions over the stir-fry.
Serve hot and enjoy immediately.

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Cheers!

Gini x

21 September 2025