Quick Chicken Chow Mein
Servings: 4
Calories: 555kcal
Quick Chicken Chow Mein is the ideal stress-free weeknight meal. Tender slices of chicken breast are stir-fried with veggies and noodles in a delicious garlicky soy sauce.
Ingredients
- 500 g boneless, skinless chicken breast, finely sliced
- 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) (optional, see note 1)
- 250 g thin noodles (any type)
- 1 tbsp cornflour (cornstarch)
- 3 tbsp all-purpose soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 150 g shredded green cabbage
- 90 g julienned carrot
- 90 g bean sprouts
- 3 spring onions (scallions), sliced into 2 cm (¾ inch) pieces
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken – Put the chicken in a bowl. Sprinkle it with the bicarbonate of soda and toss so that it is evenly coated. Set aside for 20 minutes while you prepare the vegetables. This will produce soft, tender chicken that will rival your favourite local takeout (this method works with beef, also). This step is optional (see note 1).
- Rinse the chicken with tap water in a colander and dab it with a paper towel to remove any excess water.
- Prepare the noodles – Prepare the noodles as per the packet instructions. Rinse in cold water to stop them from cooking, then set aside.
- Make the sauce – Prepare the sauce by first mixing the cornflour and 3 tablespoons of water together in a bowl. Add the all-purpose soy sauce, dark soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sesame oil and sugar.
- Toss the chicken in the sauce – Drizzle 1 tablespoon of the sauce over the chicken and add the minced garlic. Toss so the chicken is evenly coated.
- Start cooking the chicken – Heat the olive oil in a large heavy-based pan over high heat and add the chicken. Cook for 1 minute until the chicken is sealed (it will still be raw in the centre).
- Add the cabbage and carrot – Add the cabbage and carrot and cook, stirring, for 1–2 minutes until the cabbage softens.
- Add the noodles – Add the noodles and sauce and toss to combine. Cook for 1 minute.
- Finish cooking – Add the bean sprouts and spring onion and stir them through. Cook for 30 seconds.
- Serve – Serve immediately.
Notes
Note 1 – The time spent allowing the chicken to soften in the bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) is well worth the results. If you are short on time you can skip step 1. The chicken won’t be as soft but it will still be delicious.
Hot tip – Top with extra soy sauce or tamari, sesame oil and chilli oil (optional) for extra flavour!
MAKE AHEAD
Prepare the chicken and shred the vegetables up to 2 days before cooking for an extra-fast, easy-to-put-together dinner.LEFTOVERS
Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave. Not suitable to freeze.Nutrition Facts
Quick Chicken Chow Mein
Amount per Serving
Calories
555
% Daily Value*
Fat
19
g
29
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
10
g
Cholesterol
80
mg
27
%
Sodium
1743
mg
76
%
Potassium
706
mg
20
%
Carbohydrates
59
g
20
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
8
g
9
%
Protein
36
g
72
%
Vitamin A
3928
IU
79
%
Vitamin C
22
mg
27
%
Calcium
45
mg
5
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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