Ingredients

• 2 x 200g chicken breasts, thinly sliced widthwise
• 95g (1/4 cup) char siu sauce (see note)
• 3 teaspoons Chinese five-spice
• 270g packet soba noodles (see note)
• 60ml (1/4 cup) vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1cm piece ginger, finely grated
• 1 red onion, cut into thin wedges
• 1 bunch broccolini, trimmed, cut into 3cm pieces on the diagonal
• 80g (1 cup) finely shredded red cabbage
• 1 large firm packham pear, cut into julienne (matchsticks)
• Sliced long red chillies (optional), to serve

Method

• Step 1 To marinate chicken, place chicken, char siu sauce and five-spice in a bowl, season with salt and pepper, then toss to combine. Stand at room temperature for 15 minutes to marinate.
• Step 2 Meanwhile, cook noodles in a pan of boiling salted water for 2 1/2 minutes or until al dente. Drain, then rinse under cold running water.
• Step 3 Heat oil in a large wok over high heat. Add garlic, ginger and onion, and stir-fry for 3 minutes or until onion is softened. Add chicken and stir-fry for 6 minutes or until it starts to brown. Add broccolini and stir-fry for 3 minutes or until broccolini is tender. Add cabbage and noodles, and stir-fry for 1 1/2 minutes or until noodles are warmed through.
• Step 4 Add pear and toss to combine. Divide noodles among bowls to serve.