Chicken Chow Mein Noodles (Print Version)
Juicy chicken, crisp vegetables, and springy noodles tossed in a savory brown sauce—a quick, flavorful meal.
# Ingredients:
→ Marinating
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6 oz boneless chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
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1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
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2 teaspoons cornstarch
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1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Sauce
05 -
1/4 cup chicken broth
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2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
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2 tablespoons oyster sauce
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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2 teaspoons sugar
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1/4 teaspoon white pepper or ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon sesame oil
→ Stir fry
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2 tablespoons peanut oil or vegetable oil
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4 cups shredded cabbage
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2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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1 tablespoon ginger, minced
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10 oz fresh chow mein noodles or 6 oz dried chow mein noodles
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2 small carrots, julienned (yields 1 cup)
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1 anaheim pepper or other hot pepper, sliced (optional)
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4 green onions, cut into 2 inch (5 cm) pieces, white part halved lengthwise
# Steps:
01 -
Add the chicken along with the marinating ingredients into a medium-sized bowl. Mix well with your hands so the chicken is evenly coated.
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Combine all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and stir to mix well.
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Boil the noodles according to the package instructions until al dente, rinse with tap water, and drain. If using fresh chow mein noodles, briefly dip them in boiling water for 1 minute. Once done, drain thoroughly and set aside.
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Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Spread the chicken in the pan with minimal overlap. Cook until the bottom turns slightly golden, 30 to 45 seconds. Flip to cook the other side until the chicken just turns white, 30 to 45 seconds. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
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Pour in the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and add the ginger and garlic. Stir a few times to release the fragrance.
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Add the carrot and cabbage. Cook and stir until the veggies just start to turn soft, about 1 minute. Add the noodles and toss a few times with tongs.
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Add the cooked chicken and pour the sauce over the ingredients. Toss with tongs to mix everything together.
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Add the pepper and green onion. Toss well until the sauce is fully absorbed. Transfer everything to serving plates and serve hot as a main dish.