Chicken Chow Mein
Chicken Chow Mein
Ingredients
For the Chicken and Marinade
- 3 boneless chicken thighs, sliced thinly
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic paste, or fresh minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
For the Chow Mein
- 2 portions egg noodles, cooked according to package directions
- 1 onion, cut into 1/8s
- 2 cups stir-fry vegetables, your preference, such as bell peppers, carrots, snap peas, broccoli florets
- 2 teaspoons crispy chili oil, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for cooking
For Serving (Optional)
- 2 spring onions, freshly cut, for garnish
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the thinly sliced chicken thighs with light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, garlic paste (or fresh minced garlic), and granulated sugar. Mix well to ensure the chicken is fully coated. Set aside to marinate while you prepare the vegetables.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Prepare your stir-fry vegetables. If using a pre-packaged mix, ensure they are ready to cook. Cut the onion into 1/8s.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or a large non-stick pan over high heat until shimmering. Add the prepared onion and stir-fry vegetables. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are tender-crisp. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Remove the stir-fried vegetables from the pan and set aside in a bowl.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the same wok or pan. If using, add the crispy chili oil. Add the marinated chicken to the hot pan in a single layer. Stir-fry the chicken for 4-6 minutes, breaking it apart, until it is cooked through and the marinade has reduced to a sticky sauce, coating the chicken.
⏱️ 6 min
- 5
Add the cooked egg noodles to the pan with the chicken. Toss everything together vigorously, ensuring the noodles are thoroughly coated with the chicken and sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Return the reserved stir-fried vegetables to the pan. Add additional salt and pepper to taste. Toss everything together for another 1-2 minutes until all ingredients are well combined and heated through.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Serve the Chicken Chow Mein immediately. Garnish with freshly cut spring onions and a wedge of lime, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Chicken Chow Mein
For the Chicken and Marinade
- 3 boneless chicken thighs, sliced thinly
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic paste, or fresh minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
For the Chow Mein
- 2 portions egg noodles, cooked according to package directions
- 1 onion, cut into 1/8s
- 2 cups stir-fry vegetables, your preference, such as bell peppers, carrots, snap peas, broccoli florets
- 2 teaspoons crispy chili oil, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for cooking
For Serving (Optional)
- 2 spring onions, freshly cut, for garnish
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the thinly sliced chicken thighs with light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, garlic paste (or fresh minced garlic), and granulated sugar. Mix well to ensure the chicken is fully coated. Set aside to marinate while you prepare the vegetables.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Prepare your stir-fry vegetables. If using a pre-packaged mix, ensure they are ready to cook. Cut the onion into 1/8s.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or a large non-stick pan over high heat until shimmering. Add the prepared onion and stir-fry vegetables. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are tender-crisp. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Remove the stir-fried vegetables from the pan and set aside in a bowl.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the same wok or pan. If using, add the crispy chili oil. Add the marinated chicken to the hot pan in a single layer. Stir-fry the chicken for 4-6 minutes, breaking it apart, until it is cooked through and the marinade has reduced to a sticky sauce, coating the chicken.
⏱️ 6 min - 5
Add the cooked egg noodles to the pan with the chicken. Toss everything together vigorously, ensuring the noodles are thoroughly coated with the chicken and sauce.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Return the reserved stir-fried vegetables to the pan. Add additional salt and pepper to taste. Toss everything together for another 1-2 minutes until all ingredients are well combined and heated through.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Serve the Chicken Chow Mein immediately. Garnish with freshly cut spring onions and a wedge of lime, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min