Chicken Chow Mein
Chicken Chow Mein
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade
- 1 pound chicken thigh, sliced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
For the Chow Mein Sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
For the Noodles & Vegetables
- 1 pound fresh chow mein noodles
- 1 tablespoon oil, plus a drizzle for noodles
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1/2 cup sliced onion
- 1 cup sliced celery
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 cup sliced cabbage
- 2 cups bean sprouts
- 2 green onions, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine the sliced chicken thigh with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and 1/2 teaspoon white pepper. Mix well until the chicken is thoroughly coated. Set aside to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
In a separate small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon white pepper, and 2 tablespoons water. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the fresh chow mein noodles and boil for about 1 minute, or until the noodles are slightly softened but still firm (al dente).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 212
- 4
Immediately drain the noodles and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process and prevent them from sticking together. Toss the drained noodles with a small drizzle of oil to coat.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Heat a wok or large pan over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of oil. Once the oil is shimmering, add the marinated chicken and stir-fry until it is cooked through and lightly browned. Remove the cooked chicken from the wok and set it aside.
⏱️ 4 min
- 6
In the same wok, add the minced garlic and minced ginger. Sauté for about 10 seconds until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Add the sliced onion, sliced celery, sliced carrots, and sliced cabbage to the wok. Stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender-crisp.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Return the cooked chicken to the wok. Add the cooked and oiled fresh chow mein noodles.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Add the bean sprouts to the wok. Pour the prepared chow mein sauce evenly over the noodles and vegetables.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Toss everything together vigorously for about 1 to 2 minutes, ensuring the noodles, chicken, and vegetables are evenly coated with the sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
- 11
Transfer the chicken chow mein to a serving plate. Garnish with chopped green onions, if desired, and serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Chicken Chow Mein
For the Chicken Marinade
- 1 pound chicken thigh, sliced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
For the Chow Mein Sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
For the Noodles & Vegetables
- 1 pound fresh chow mein noodles
- 1 tablespoon oil, plus a drizzle for noodles
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1/2 cup sliced onion
- 1 cup sliced celery
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 cup sliced cabbage
- 2 cups bean sprouts
- 2 green onions, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine the sliced chicken thigh with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and 1/2 teaspoon white pepper. Mix well until the chicken is thoroughly coated. Set aside to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
In a separate small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon white pepper, and 2 tablespoons water. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the fresh chow mein noodles and boil for about 1 minute, or until the noodles are slightly softened but still firm (al dente).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 212 - 4
Immediately drain the noodles and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process and prevent them from sticking together. Toss the drained noodles with a small drizzle of oil to coat.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Heat a wok or large pan over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of oil. Once the oil is shimmering, add the marinated chicken and stir-fry until it is cooked through and lightly browned. Remove the cooked chicken from the wok and set it aside.
⏱️ 4 min - 6
In the same wok, add the minced garlic and minced ginger. Sauté for about 10 seconds until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Add the sliced onion, sliced celery, sliced carrots, and sliced cabbage to the wok. Stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender-crisp.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Return the cooked chicken to the wok. Add the cooked and oiled fresh chow mein noodles.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Add the bean sprouts to the wok. Pour the prepared chow mein sauce evenly over the noodles and vegetables.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Toss everything together vigorously for about 1 to 2 minutes, ensuring the noodles, chicken, and vegetables are evenly coated with the sauce.
⏱️ 2 min - 11
Transfer the chicken chow mein to a serving plate. Garnish with chopped green onions, if desired, and serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min