on Jul 19, 2021, Updated Oct 05, 2021 Chow mein is easily one of the most popular noodle dishes. I’ve shared other noodle recipes with you, like Chilli Garlic Noodles and Veg Hakka Noodles, but chow mein stands at the top of the heap. I think my chicken chow mein recipe trumps even take-out food or delivery, and here’s why: It’s fast – I’m talking about dinner being served in 20 minutes. You can sneak in a LOT of veggies and protein of your choice. And more than anything, it’s comforting food that makes for great leftovers! I don’t think you need any more convincing!
How To Prep Chicken and Veggies
These chow mein noodles are loaded with veggies like beans, carrots and cabbage. The vegetable prep is probably going to take you the most amount of time. But you can make this faster by using a mandolin or food processor. The onions should be thinly sliced, carrots julienned, beans sliced diagonally, and cabbage thinly shredded. You can also add thinly sliced bell peppers and quartered mushrooms. The amount of veggies in this dish when it’s ready is deceptive. It’s really a great way to sneak in a ton of veggies! In this chicken chow mein recipe, we chose chicken thighs because they are juicier than the breast pieces. Cutting the chicken thighs into strips that are approximately half an inch thick makes it perfect for the stir frying and for noodles.
Sauce for Chow Mein
Chow mein is only as good as the sauce you use to make it! This sauce, like all things Asian, has robust ingredients like soy sauce, vinegar, chilli sauce and ketchup. Corn flour gives the noodles that shiny gloss and slippery texture. This sauce also doubles up as a marinade for chicken and helps tenderise it – 10-15 minutes to marinate. The remaining sauce is then added to the stir fry – extra flavour!
Tips To Cook The Noodles Right
In this chicken noodle stir fry, I generally use veg noodles or egg noodles which are easily available at the supermarket.
The water should be at a rolling boil before you add the noodlesAdd cooking oil to the water so that the noodles don’t clump togetherSalt the water wellKeep all eyes on the noodles because they can overcook so easily! I recommend a cooking time of about 2 minutesAs soon as the noodles are cooked, drain them well and rinse them in cold water to stop them from cooking any further. You can also toss them in oil to keep them from sticking
Apart from being absolutely delicious, this chow mein is comforting and the perfect weeknight meal after a busy day. It’s one of the dishes that the entire family will love, and no matter how often you make, no one’s getting bored of it!
Watch How To Make Chicken Chow Mein Video
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