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Chicken Chow Mein in a bowl with a pair of chop sticks

Chicken Chow Mein

Jack Slobodian
This chicken chow mein is a healthier and tastier version of the classic takeaway, and it's ready in just 20 minutes. It's a perfect quick and delicious meal for any day of the week.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 2
Calories 555 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

  • 5 ounces Dried noodles
  • 2 tablespoons Peanut oil divided
  • 7 ounces Chicken breast sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Light soy sauce
  • 1 Onion finely sliced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 0.2 ounces Ginger minced (about 1 teaspoon of minced garlic)
  • 2 ½ ounces Bean sprouts
  • 1 bunch Spring onions sliced

Chow Mein Sauce

  • 1 ½ ounces Thai ginger sauce (about 3 tablespoons)
  • 3 teaspoons Dark soy sauce
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Fish sauce
  • ½ teaspoon Sesame oil

Instructions
 

Marinate the Chicken:

  • In a large bowl, combine the sliced chicken breast with the light soy sauce. Optionally, marinate in the fridge for 30-60 minutes.

Prepare the Chow Mein Sauce:

  • In a separate bowl, whisk together Thai ginger sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sesame oil. Set the sauce aside.

Cook the Noodles:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the dried noodles according to the package instructions until just tender. Drain and set aside.

Stir-Fry the Chicken:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of peanut oil in a large wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry for 4 to 5 minutes, or until fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the wok and set aside.

Cook the Vegetables:

  • Add the remaining tablespoon of peanut oil to the wok. Add the minced garlic and ginger, stir-frying for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
  • Add the sliced onion and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until just tender.
  • Add the bean sprouts and stir-fry for 1 minute until they are crisp-tender.

Combine and Cook:

  • Add the cooked noodles and chicken back into the wok. Stir-fry for 2 minutes, keeping the ingredients moving to ensure everything heats through evenly.
  • Push the ingredients to the sides of the wok, creating a space in the center. Pour the prepared chow mein sauce into the center and bring it to a simmer.
  • Once the sauce is simmering, stir everything together, making sure the noodles, chicken, and vegetables are coated with the sauce.
  • Serve the chicken chow mein hot, garnished with the spring onions for extra freshness and crunch.

Notes

Vegetable Variations: Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, or snap peas for added texture and color.

Nutrition

Calories: 555kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 35gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 1715mgPotassium: 810mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 159IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 3mg
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