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Chicken Chow Mein

Chicken Chow Mein

This Chicken Chow Mein recipe features delicious noodles, crunchy vegetables, and juicy chicken, perfect for a quick meal.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Noodles
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 432 kcal

Equipment

  • Wok
  • colander
  • large pot

Ingredients
  

Chicken & Marinade

  • 12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast or boneless skinless chicken thighs, thinly sliced
  • 1.5 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Shaoxing wine or dry cooking sherry
  • 1 teaspoon neutral oil such as vegetable, canola, or avocado oil

Rest of the Dish

  • 8 ounces fresh thin Hong-Kong-Style Pan-fried Noodles
  • 1 tablespoon hot water
  • 0.25 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
  • 0.5 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Shaoxing wine
  • 0.125 teaspoon white pepper
  • 0.125 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons neutral oil such as vegetable, canola, or avocado oil
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger finely julienned
  • 1 clove garlic chopped
  • 0.5 small carrot julienned
  • ⅔ cup fresh mushrooms or dried Shiitake mushrooms, soaked for 2 hours in hot water and sliced
  • 1 cup snap peas or snow peas
  • 1 cup mung bean sprouts
  • 2 scallions finely julienned

Instructions
 

Chicken Preparation

  • Combine the sliced chicken with the water, oyster sauce, cornstarch, Shaoxing wine, and oil. Massage the chicken until it absorbs all the liquid and is uniformly coated.

Noodles Preparation

  • Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in your wok or a large pot, and cook the noodles for 1 minute. Drain through a colander, rinse in cold water, and spread the noodles out to drain further.

Sauce Preparation

  • In a small bowl, mix the hot water and sugar until the sugar dissolves, then add the light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, oyster sauce, 2 teaspoons of Shaoxing wine, white pepper, and salt. Set aside.

Fry the Noodles

  • Heat your wok over medium-high heat, and add 2 tablespoons of oil to coat. Spread the noodles in a thin, even layer, tilting the wok in a circular motion to distribute the oil and crisp the bottom layer of the noodles evenly. Let the noodles cook for about 2 minutes, adjusting the heat as needed, then flip the noodles over and add another tablespoon of oil around the perimeter of the wok. Cook for another 2 minutes and transfer to a plate.

Chicken Searing

  • Heat the wok over high heat until smoking, then spread the remaining oil around the perimeter. Add chicken in one layer, sear for 30 seconds on one side, flip and sear for another 30 seconds. Stir-fry for another 20 seconds and remove chicken from the wok.

Dish Finishing

  • Over medium heat, add the julienned ginger to the oil and let it cook for about 15 seconds. Then add garlic, mushrooms, and carrots, and stir-fry for 1 minute. Increase heat to high, add the noodles, snap peas, and chicken along with any juices, and drizzle sauce mixture over the top. Stir-fry for about 30-45 seconds until sauce is incorporated. Toss in the bean sprouts and scallions, and stir-fry for another minute. Serve once scallions wilt and bean sprouts remain fresh and crunchy.

Notes

Serve this Chicken Chow Mein with your favorite homemade hot chili oil or homemade Chiu Chow Chili Sauce!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 432kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 26gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 945mgPotassium: 526mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1631IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Chicken Chow Mein, chicken recipe, Chinese noodles, chow mein noodles, Quick Meal, Stir Fry
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