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Savory Chicken Chow Mein

Savory Chicken Chow Mein in Just 20 Minutes Flat

Experience a delicious Savory Chicken Chow Mein that combines fresh vegetables and umami flavor in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cornflour mixed with water for consistency
  • 2 tablespoons soft dark brown sugar can use light brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic crushed before adding
  • ¼ cup dark soy sauce reduce sodium if preferred
  • ¼ cup oyster sauce or mushroom sauce for vegetarian option
  • 1 cup chicken stock homemade preferred
For the Stir-Fry
  • 2 tablespoons sunflower oil can substitute with vegetable oil
  • 300 g chicken breast cut into thin strips
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese 5 Spice reduce if sensitive to strong spices
  • 1 bag stir-fry vegetable mix or fresh diced veggies like bell peppers and bean sprouts
For the Noodles
  • 200 g dry noodles dried egg noodles or straight-to-wok noodles

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • medium bowl
  • large frying pan
  • Colander
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cornflour, soft dark brown sugar, and crushed garlic. Stir in dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, and chicken stock. Set aside.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add dry noodles. Cook for 4-5 minutes until tender but al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  3. In a large frying pan, heat sunflower oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken breast and stir-fry for 6-7 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Add stir-fry vegetable mix to the pan. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until tender yet vibrant.
  5. Drain noodles and add to the pan with chicken and vegetables. Pour sauce over and combine, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  6. Toss all ingredients together until well combined. Garnish with chopped spring onions and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Prep all ingredients ahead of time to streamline cooking. Adjust flavors as needed, and feel free to experiment with different proteins and vegetables.

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