Chicken Chow Mein
Here's a simple and delicious Chicken Chow Mein recipe you can try at home:
Ingredients
For the Chow Mein Sauce:
- 1 tbsp Oyster sauce
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tsp Sesame oil
- 1 tbsp Sugar (optional)
- 1 tsp Black pepper powder
- ½ tsp White pepper powder
- 2 tbsp Corn flour
For the Stir-Fry:
- 250 gr Boneless chicken cut into strips
- 1 tbsp 1 tbsp Chow Mein sauce (prepared above)
- 2 tbsp Oil
- 1 tbsp Garlic finely chopped
- ½ cup ½ cup Broccoli florets (blanched or lightly stir-fried)
- 2 cup Cabbage shredded
- ½ cup Capsicum julienned
- ¼ cup Green onion white part julienned
- 2 tbsp Vinegar
- 1½ cup Chow Mein or Egg noodles boiled
- ¼ cup Yakhni (Chicken stock)
- ½ tsp Salt or to taste
- ½ tsp Black pepper crushed
Instructions
Prepare the Chow Mein Sauce:
- In a bowl, combine the oyster sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar (optional), black pepper powder, white pepper powder, and corn flour.
- Mix well until the ingredients are thoroughly combined. Your Chow Mein sauce is ready!
Marinate the Chicken:
- In a separate bowl, add the chicken strips and 1 tbsp of the Chow Mein sauce.
- Mix well to coat the chicken evenly and marinate for about 15 minutes.
Stir-Fry the Chicken and Veggies:
- Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a wok or large pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the finely chopped garlic and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the marinated chicken to the pan and stir-fry until the chicken changes color and is almost cooked through.
- Toss in the blanched or lightly stir-fried broccoli, shredded cabbage, sliced capsicum, and the white part of the green onions. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes, keeping the vegetables crisp.
Add the Sauce and Noodles:
- Pour in the remaining Chow Mein sauce and the vinegar. Stir everything together to coat the vegetables and chicken in the sauce.
- Add the boiled Chow Mein or egg noodles, chicken stock, salt, and green onions. Stir-fry everything on high flame for about 2-3 minutes, ensuring the noodles are heated through and well mixed with the sauce.
Finishing Touches:
- Sprinkle the crushed black pepper over the noodles and give everything a final toss.
Serve and Enjoy:
- Serve your delicious Chow Mein hot, garnished with extra green onions if desired. Enjoy your homemade stir-fried noodles with a rich blend of flavors!