Chow mein is just the Chinese term for ‘fried noodles’, so it’s not surprising
that there are countless variations. Wholeheartedly adopted overseas, and
often the default order from a takeaway menu, it’s so easy to make your
own version at home. Your stomach will thank you for it, as the home-made
version is much less likely to be greasy
Easy Chicken Chow Mein Recipe
Description
Chow mein is just the Chinese term for ‘fried noodles’, so it’s not surprising
that there are countless variations. Wholeheartedly adopted overseas, and
often the default order from a takeaway menu, it’s so easy to make your
own version at home. Your stomach will thank you for it, as the home-made
version is much less likely to be greasy
Ingredients
Noodles
Chicken
For Stir-Frying:
Sauces and Seasoning:
Vegetables
Marinade
Instructions
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Prepare the Noodles
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- Cook the noodles according to the packet instructions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
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Marinate the Chicken
- In a bowl, mix together the marinade ingredients: light soy sauce, cornflour, Chinese rice wine (or dry sherry), and white pepper.
- Add the chicken strips to the marinade, turning to coat them well. Set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
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Stir-Fry the Ingredients:
- Heat a wok or deep frying pan on high heat until hot. You should be able to feel the heat with the palm of your hand.
- Add the groundnut oil to the wok, followed by the finely chopped garlic. Stir-fry for a couple of minutes until the garlic becomes fragrant.
- Add the marinated chicken strips to the wok and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until the chicken loses its translucency (it should be cooked on the outside but still raw inside).
- Add the julienned mangetouts and carrot to the wok. Keep the heat high and stir-fry for another minute.
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Combine and Cook:
- Add the cooked noodles, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, toasted sesame oil, golden caster sugar, white pepper, and 2 tablespoons of cold water to the wok.
- Stir and toss everything together for a couple more minutes until well combined.
- Add the beansprouts and spring onions to the wok, stirring to incorporate them into the dish.
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Serve
Serve immediately in pasta dishes, using chopsticks for an authentic touch.
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 650kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 35g54%
- Saturated Fat 5g25%
- Sodium 1000mg42%
- Total Carbohydrate 55g19%
- Dietary Fiber 5g20%
- Sugars 7g
- Protein 35g70%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Cook’s Tip
- Feel free to use any vegetables you have on hand, such as cabbage, peppers, or mushrooms. Just make sure to cut them into similar-sized pieces so they cook evenly.
- You can substitute the chicken with ham, peeled prawns, or keep it entirely vegetarian by adding strips of omelette.
