Description
Sizzling chicken chow mein brings authentic Chinese flavors dancing across your plate with irresistible umami notes. Crisp vegetables and tender noodles create a quick, satisfying meal promising restaurant-quality taste straight from your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (450 g) chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
Noodles and Base:
- 8 oz (225 g) chow mein noodles (or thin egg noodles)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Vegetables:
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded carrots
- 2 cups (150 g) shredded cabbage or bok choy
- ½ cup (50 g) bean sprouts (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced
Sauce Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60 ml) soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, for a touch of sweetness)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) chicken broth or water
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant chow mein sauce by blending soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, sugar, and chicken broth in a small mixing vessel. Let the mixture rest and meld its flavors.
- Immerse the chow mein noodles in boiling water, following package guidelines to achieve perfect texture. Once cooked, drain thoroughly and set aside.
- Transform chicken slices into golden morsels by searing them in a sizzling skillet with vegetable oil. Cook until each piece develops a rich, caramelized exterior and reaches complete doneness. Transfer the protein to a waiting plate.
- Revive the same skillet with another splash of vegetable oil. Introduce minced garlic and diced onions, allowing them to release their aromatic essence. Quickly incorporate carrots, shredded cabbage, and crisp bean sprouts, stirring rapidly to maintain their vibrant crunch.
- Reunite the perfectly cooked chicken with the vegetable medley. Cascade the prepared noodles into the skillet, then drench everything with the pre-mixed chow mein sauce. Toss and fold with precision, ensuring each ingredient is luxuriously coated.
- Elevate the dish’s visual appeal by scattering freshly sliced green onions across the surface. Serve immediately while the flavors remain bold and the textures are at their peak.
Notes
- Customize your noodles by choosing between fresh or dried chow mein noodles, wheat-based or rice noodles for different textures and dietary needs.
- Prep vegetables in advance to create a quick and efficient cooking process, ensuring all ingredients are uniformly chopped for even cooking and consistent flavor distribution.
- Prevent soggy noodles by slightly undercooking them during the initial boiling, as they will continue cooking when stir-fried with the sauce and vegetables.
- Transform this recipe into a gluten-free version by using tamari instead of traditional soy sauce and ensuring all other ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg