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Chow Mein

Chow Mein

A delicious Chow Mein recipe that's quick to prepare and rivals Chinese restaurants, featuring tender chicken and a flavorful sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course main
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 2 servings
Calories 554 kcal

Equipment

  • wok
  • large fry pan

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 200 g chicken breast or thigh fillets thinly sliced

Vegetables

  • 4 cups green cabbage finely shredded
  • 1 piece carrot julienned
  • 1.5 cups bean sprouts
  • 3 pieces green onions cut into 5cm/2 inch pieces

Noodles

  • 200 g chow mein noodles

Sauce Ingredients

  • 1.5 tablespoon soy sauce all purpose or light
  • 1.5 tablespoon oyster sauce sub Hoisin
  • 1.5 tablespoon Chinese cooking wine or Mirin
  • 2 teaspoon cornflour / cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoon sugar reduce to 1 teaspoon if using Mirin
  • 0.5 teaspoon sesame oil
  • white pepper sub black
  • ¼ cup water (65 ml)

Cooking Oil

  • 1.5 tablespoon peanut oil or other cooking oil

Aromatics

  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped

Instructions
 

Sauce

  • Mix together cornflour and soy sauce, then mix in remaining sauce ingredients.
  • Alternative: Use ⅓ cup Chinese All Purpose Stir Fry Sauce, if you have some in stock.

Chicken & Noodles

  • Pour 1 tablespoon of sauce over the chicken, mix to coat, set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
  • Prepare the noodles according to the packet instructions, then drain.

Cooking

  • Heat oil in wok or large fry pan over high heat.
  • Add garlic and stir fry for 10 seconds or until it starts to turn golden.
  • Add chicken and stir fry until it starts to brown on the surface but is still raw inside, about 1 minute.
  • Add cabbage, carrot, and the white parts of the green onions. Stir fry for 1.5 minutes until the cabbage is mostly wilted.
  • Add the noodles, sauce, and water. Stir fry for 1 minute, tossing constantly.
  • Add bean sprouts and remaining green onions. Toss through for 30 seconds or until bean sprouts just start to wilt.
  • Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Notes

Chicken can be tenderised using the Chinese method for better texture. Substitute proteins as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 428gCalories: 554kcalCarbohydrates: 46.5gProtein: 28gFat: 31.2gSaturated Fat: 5.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 26gCholesterol: 76mgSodium: 1089mgFiber: 5.4gSugar: 9.2g
Keyword Asian, Chicken, Chow Mein, noodles, quick meal, stir fry
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