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Savory Chicken Chow Mein

Savory Chicken Chow Mein: Your Quick Weeknight Delight

This Savory Chicken Chow Mein is a quick and easy dish perfect for busy weeknights, featuring tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a flavor-packed sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornflour arrowroot powder as an alternative
  • 2 tablespoons soft dark brown sugar light brown sugar for a milder taste
  • 3 cloves garlic freshly crushed
  • 4 tablespoons dark soy sauce reduced sodium if needed
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce substitute with mushroom sauce for vegetarian
  • 1 cup chicken stock vegetable stock for vegetarian version
For the Stir-Fry
  • 2 tablespoons sunflower oil can substitute with vegetable or peanut oil
  • 1 pound chicken breast can substitute with beef, pork, or tofu
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese 5 spice reduce amount for subtler flavor
  • 1 bag stir fry vegetable mix fresh bell peppers and snap peas can be used
  • 8 ounces dry noodles dried egg noodles or straight-to-wok noodles

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • Large Bowl
  • frying pan
  • wok

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine cornflour, soft dark brown sugar, crushed garlic cloves, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, and chicken stock. Whisk together until smooth and set aside.
  2. Place the dry noodles in a large bowl and cover with boiling water. Let them soak for 4-5 minutes until tender yet firm, then drain.
  3. In a large frying pan or wok, heat the sunflower oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken breast seasoned with Chinese 5 spice. Stir-fry for 6-7 minutes until lightly browned.
  4. Add the stir-fry vegetable mix and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes, keeping the vegetables vibrant and tender-crisp.
  5. After draining the noodles, add them to the pan with the chicken and vegetables. Pour the sauce mixture over and stir well. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  6. Gently mix everything together and garnish with chopped spring onions before serving for added freshness and color.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize this recipe according to dietary preferences or ingredient availability.

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