Mie ayam is an Indonesian noodle dish made with yellow wheat noodles, seasoned chicken, and savory toppings. It is commonly served with broth, leafy vegetables, and condiments such as soy sauce, chili, and pickled vegetables.
The dish is also called bakmi ayam in some contexts, reflecting the broader Indonesian and Chinese-Indonesian tradition of bakmi, or wheat noodle dishes. The noodles are typically boiled separately and then dressed with seasoned oil or sauce before the chicken and toppings are added.
Recipes vary across Indonesia. Some versions are relatively dry, with broth served separately, while others are more soup-like. Common additions include wontons, meatballs, mushrooms, spring onions, and mustard greens.
Mie ayam is different from mie goreng, which is fried rather than served primarily as a boiled noodle dish. It also differs from soto ayam, a chicken soup in which noodles may be included but are not the defining base of the dish.