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Easy Chicken Chow Mein

Easy Chicken Chow Mein

Discover how this Easy Chicken Chow Mein recipe transforms busy weeknights with its quick prep, rich flavors, and family-friendly appeal. Perfect for a fast, delicious meal!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 4 tablespoons dark soy sauce
  • 4 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 300 ml chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon sunflower oil
  • 650 g chicken breast (about 4 pieces), sliced into strips
  • 2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder
  • 600 g mixed stir-fry vegetables
  • 250 g dried noodles
  • 4 green onions, finely chopped (optional)

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Whisk
  • Bowls for soaking and mixing
  • Tongs or spatula for stirring
  • Large bowl

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch, brown sugar, and crushed garlic. Add soy sauce to make a smooth paste, then whisk in the remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, and chicken broth.
  2. Place dried noodles in a bowl and pour boiling water over them; cover and let them soak while prepping the rest.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, add chicken strips with five-spice powder, and stir-fry for 6-7 minutes until almost fully cooked.
  4. Add mixed vegetables and stir-fry for another 4-5 minutes until they soften slightly but retain their crunch.
  5. Pour the sauce into the skillet, simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened, then add drained noodles and toss everything together until coated in sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite proteins or veggies. Shrimp, beef, and tofu work great as substitutes! For a more authentic taste, toast the noodles briefly before adding sauce for extra crunch. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days or frozen for two months. Store sauce separately to keep the noodles from becoming soggy.
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