How long does Chicken Thukpa take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Chicken Thukpa serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Chicken Thukpa spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Chicken Thukpa?

2 Chicken Drumstick, 70 grams Hakka Noodles, 2 Green Chilli, ½ Carrot, ½ Onion, 3 Spring Onion (whites), and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Chicken Thukpa?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Chicken Thukpa?

About 433 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Chicken Thukpa

Name: Chicken Thukpa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Pan-Indian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Sunflower Oil; 1 inch Ginger, Finely Chopped; 2 Green Chilli, Slit; ½ Carrot, Julienne; ¼ tsp Black Pepper Powder; 1 tsp Honey; 70 grams Hakka Noodles; A Few Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 2 Chicken Drumstick; 5 cloves Garlic, Finely Chopped; ½ Onion, Thinly Sliced; 3 Spring Onion (whites), Finely Chopped; 1 tsp Salt; 650 ml Water; 1 tsp Soy Sauce; 1 tsp Lemon Juice; 3 Spring Onion (greens), Finely Chopped

Also known as Chicken Noodle Soup, Tibetan Noodle Soup · Non-veg · One-pot meals, Noodles & Pasta

One-pot meals Noodles & Pasta Soups & Salads High protein Dairy-free

Total35 min

Prep15 min

Cook20 min

Serves2

Per serving433 cal

Spicemild

Good for: Rainy Day

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A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Chicken thukpa, a Tibetan noodle soup: hakka noodles in a broth of chicken legs with ginger, garlic, carrot, soy and lemon. Mild, serves 2, 35 min, video.

High protein

Ingredients

17 items

Cooking for2 servings

Sunflower Oil2 tbsp
Ginger, Finely Chopped1 inch
Green Chilli, Slit2
Carrot, Julienne½
Black Pepper Powder¼ tsp
Honey1 tsp
Hakka Noodles70 grams
Coriander Leaves, Finely ChoppedA Few
Chicken Drumstick2
Garlic, Finely Chopped5 cloves
Onion, Thinly Sliced½
Spring Onion (whites), Finely Chopped3
Salt1 tsp
Water650 ml
Soy Sauce1 tsp
Lemon Juice1 tsp
Spring Onion (greens), Finely Chopped3

Contains: wheat, soya.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 2. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 2
Energy	433kcal	866kcal
Protein	24g	49g
Carbohydrate	39g	78g
Fat	20g	40g
Fibre	2.7g	5.4g
Sugar	5.8g	12g

Cookd masalas for chicken drumstick

Method

1
Heat oil in a pan and brown the chicken legs.
Sunflower OilChicken Drumstick
2
Add slit green chillies and chopped ginger, garlic and spring onion bulbs. Add the onion and carrot.
GingerGreen ChilliCarrotGarlicOnionSpring Onion (whites)
3
Season with salt and pepper. Add 650ml of water. Cover and boil for 5 mins.
Black Pepper PowderSaltWater
4
Remove the chicken legs. Add soya sauce and honey. Add noodles to the broth, cover and simmer for 5 mins, until tender.
HoneyHakka NoodlesSoy Sauce
5
Finish with lemon juice, freshly chopped coriander and spring onion greens.
Coriander LeavesLemon JuiceSpring Onion (greens)
6
Shred the meat from the chicken legs.
7
Add the shredded chicken and noodles in a bowl while serving.

Before you start

How long does Chicken Thukpa take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Chicken Thukpa serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Chicken Thukpa vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Chicken Thukpa spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Chicken Thukpa?: 2 Chicken Drumstick, 70 grams Hakka Noodles, 2 Green Chilli, ½ Carrot, ½ Onion, 3 Spring Onion (whites), and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Chicken Thukpa?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Chicken Thukpa?: About 433 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.