It’s one of those where I’m craving takeout but to be fair, all the nearby restaurants have more than disappointed. I am such a huge fan of noodles. Or maybe I’m just a fan of eating with chopsticks. Whichever the case, I am craving some chicken veggie chow mein with scrumptious noodles.
This recipe is prepared in three parts. We have our protein (I’m using chicken breast) and veggies, our sauce, and our noodles. You can really have fun with your vegetables. I went with bell peppers, carrots and onions. You can also add cabbage, bean sprouts and mushrooms if you prefer.
Why this Chicken Chow Mein recipe?
I simply wanted to throw together whatever I had in the fridge without doing any extra grocery shopping. And that’s why this recipe is so easy and simple to make because it also works as a fridge cleanup. You can throw in whichever vegetables and whatever protein you have at hand, because we all know the secret is in the sauce after all.
Remember to slice your protein and your vegetables into thin julienne strips. That gives them more surface area to cook evenly and quickly. Plus, they soak up so much more of the sauce that way.
I marinated my chicken overnight, but you don’t have to. Anywhere between 15-30 mins should be good enough to marinate your chicken.
Time-Saving Tip
Here’s a quick tip to make this chicken chow mein recipe come together even faster. While you’re busy chopping away at your vegetables and leaving your meat to marinate, put your noodles to boil. That way by the time you are ready to stir fry your protein and veggies, your noodles will be ready to toss right in.
ALSO TRY THIS 20-MIN ORANGE CHICKEN!
Chicken Veggie Chow Mein
4
servings25
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Ingredients
- For the chicken
1 chicken breast
3 tbsp soy sauce
3 tbsp corn flour
salt and pepper to taste
- For the sauce
5 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp oyster sauce
4 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp chili flakes
1 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice
1 tsp garlic paste
1 tsp ginger paste
- For the noodles
350g noodles of choice
- For the vegetables
1 red bell pepper
1 medium-sized carrot
1 green bell pepper
1 red or white onion
- For the garnish
chili oil
spring onions
sesame seeds
Directions
- Start by thinly slicing your chicken breast into long strips. Set aside in a bowl and marinade with soy sauce, salt, pepper, and corn flour.
- While your chicken is marinating, slice your vegetables into even sized long and thin strips.
- Place your noodles to boil and begin preparing your sauce.
- In a bowl, add soy sauce, oyster sauce, ketchup, chili flakes, black pepper, brown sugar, vinegar, garlic paste and ginger paste. Mix well and set aside.
- Once your noodles are al dente, strain and save half a cup of the water.
- In a sauce pan, add some vegetable oil and wait until it heats up on high heat.
- To your sauce pan add your chicken strips and stir continuously to make sure they cook evenly and quickly.
- Once your chicken has changed color, add your vegetables and stir continuously for 3-4 minutes.
- Now add half of your sauce mixture and continue frying for another 3-4 minutes.
- Now it’s time to add your noodles, the rest of your sauce, and the pasta water so it all comes together beautifully.
- Continue frying on high heat until the sauce thickens and your chicken chow mein is ready.
- Serve with a garnish of green onions, sesame seeds and/or chili oil. Don’t forget to pair with your favorite chopsticks,
