General Tso Chicken Chow Mein
General Tso Chicken Chow Mein
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon chicken powder
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For the Noodles
- 12 ounces dry chow mein noodles
- as needed water, for soaking
For the Aromatics
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 brown onion, sliced
- 1 shallot, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 dried chilies, whole
For the Noodle Sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon Angry Grandma chili oil, (or other chili oil, to taste)
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the cut chicken thigh pieces with soy sauce, dark soy sauce, minced garlic, chicken powder, white pepper, and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Mix thoroughly by hand, ensuring all chicken pieces are well coated. Cover the bowl and let the chicken marinate for at least 15 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
While the chicken marinates, place the dry chow mein noodles in a large bowl. Pour enough hot water over them to fully submerge. Let the noodles soak for 10-15 minutes, or until they are pliable and loosened, but still firm. Drain well and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken pieces and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes, or until fully cooked through and lightly browned. Remove the cooked chicken from the wok and set it aside.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the wok. Add the sliced brown onion, minced shallot, minced garlic, and dried chilies. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Add the soaked and drained chow mein noodles to the wok with the aromatics. Pour in the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, granulated sugar, Hoisin sauce, and Angry Grandma chili oil. Stir-fry and toss the noodles vigorously for 3-5 minutes, ensuring all ingredients are well combined and the noodles are evenly coated with the sauce.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Return the cooked chicken pieces to the wok with the noodles. Add the chopped green onions and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Toss everything together one final time for about 1 minute to combine.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Serve the General Tso Chicken Chow Mein immediately and enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
General Tso Chicken Chow Mein
For the Chicken Marinade
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon chicken powder
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For the Noodles
- 12 ounces dry chow mein noodles
- as needed water, for soaking
For the Aromatics
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 brown onion, sliced
- 1 shallot, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 dried chilies, whole
For the Noodle Sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon Angry Grandma chili oil, (or other chili oil, to taste)
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the cut chicken thigh pieces with soy sauce, dark soy sauce, minced garlic, chicken powder, white pepper, and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Mix thoroughly by hand, ensuring all chicken pieces are well coated. Cover the bowl and let the chicken marinate for at least 15 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
While the chicken marinates, place the dry chow mein noodles in a large bowl. Pour enough hot water over them to fully submerge. Let the noodles soak for 10-15 minutes, or until they are pliable and loosened, but still firm. Drain well and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken pieces and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes, or until fully cooked through and lightly browned. Remove the cooked chicken from the wok and set it aside.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the wok. Add the sliced brown onion, minced shallot, minced garlic, and dried chilies. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Add the soaked and drained chow mein noodles to the wok with the aromatics. Pour in the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, granulated sugar, Hoisin sauce, and Angry Grandma chili oil. Stir-fry and toss the noodles vigorously for 3-5 minutes, ensuring all ingredients are well combined and the noodles are evenly coated with the sauce.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Return the cooked chicken pieces to the wok with the noodles. Add the chopped green onions and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Toss everything together one final time for about 1 minute to combine.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Serve the General Tso Chicken Chow Mein immediately and enjoy!