Best Authentic Chicken Chow Mein Recipes

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CHICKEN CHOW MEIN



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When we go out for Chinese food, my husband always orders chicken chow mein. I created this recipe using richer-flavored tamari sauce rather than soy. -Beth Dauenhauer, Pueblo, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon cornstarch
2/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
2/3 cup thinly sliced celery
1/4 cup sliced onion
1/4 cup thinly sliced green pepper
2 tablespoons julienned carrot
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup cubed cooked chicken breast
1 cup cooked brown rice
2 tablespoons chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth, soy sauce, salt and ginger until smooth; set aside., In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry the mushrooms, celery, onion, pepper and carrot in oil for 5 minutes. Add garlic; stir-fry 1-2 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add chicken; heat through. Serve with rice; sprinkle with chow mein noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 984mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

AUTHENTIC CHICKEN CHOW MEIN



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Now you can make Chicken Chow Mein that tastes as good as your favorite Chinese restaurant. It is all about the sauce! Contrary to some other recipes Chicken Chow Mein sauce is way more than just soy sauce and sugar!

Provided by HolisticJB

Categories     Main Dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 17

200 grams Chicken Thighs, (Boned)
0.5 tsp Baking Soda
1.5 tsp Peanut Oil
200 grams Chow Mein Noodles
4 cups Green Savoy Cabbage, Finely Shredded
1 Carrot, Julienned
1 cup Bean Sprouts
3 Shallots, Sliced into 1cm cubes / slices
2 cloves garlic, Finely chopped
0.25 cups Water
2 tsp Cornflour
1.5 tbsp Soy Sauce
1.5 tbsp Oyster Sauce
1.5 tbsp Chinese Cooking Wine
2 tsp Sugar
0.5 tsp Sesame Oil
White Pepper

Steps:

  • Velvet the chicken : Combine the chicken and baking soda in a small bowl and toss to combine. Set aside for 10 minutes to marinate, then rinse the chicken well and pat dry
  • Make The Sauce. Mix together cornflour and soy sauce, then mix in remaining ingredients.
  • Pour 1 tbsp of Chow Mein Sauce over the chicken and set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
  • Prepare the noodles according to the packet instructions.
  • Heat oil in wok or large fry pan over high heat.
  • Add garlic and stir fry for 10 seconds or until it starts to turn golden - don't let it burn!
  • Add chicken and stir fry until the skin is white but the inside is still raw - about 45 seconds to 1 minute.
  • Add the cabbage, carrot, and the white pieces of shallots/scallions i.e. from the base of the stalk. Stir fry for 1 - 1 1/2 minutes until the cabbage is just starting to wilt and the chicken is cooked through.
  • Add the noodles, Sauce and water. Stir fry for 1 minute, tossing to coat the noodles in the sauce.
  • Add bean sprouts and remaining shallots/scallions. Stir through quickly then remove from heat.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 608 calories, Carbohydrate 75 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 85 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 23 grams fat, Fiber 10 grams fiber, Protein 28 grams protein, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 2 people, Sodium 1860 milligrams sodium, Sugar 12 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams unsaturated fat

CHICKEN CHOW MEIN WITH THE BEST CHOW MEIN SAUCE



Chicken Chow Mein with the Best Chow Mein Sauce image

Chicken chow mein is so much better than takeout! It is filled with chicken, veggies, classic chow mein noodles and the best homemade chow mein sauce. You will love this one pan dinner!

Provided by Natalya Drozhzhin

Categories     Easy/Medium

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb chicken breast (boneless, skinless)
3 tbsp oil
12 oz chow mein noodles ((uncooked noodles))
2 cups cabbage
1 large carrot (julienned)
1/2 batch green onions
2 garlic cloves
6 tbsp oyster sauce
3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
3 tbsp light sesame oil ((not toasted))
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp granulated sugar

Steps:

  • In a small mixing bowl, use a whisk to combine oyster sauce, granulated sugar, sesame oil, soy sauce, chicken broth and cornstarch. Set aside.
  • Cook your noodles according to package instructions then drain, rinse with cold water and set aside.
  • Heat a large wok or pan with olive oil over medium-heat. Cut your chicken breasts into bite-sized strips and cook them in the oil until golden brown. Remove strips and set aside.
  • Add carrots, cabbage and pressed garlic and saute for a few minutes until veggies are slightly softened and the cabbage is a bit translucent.
  • Add chicken and noodles back into the pan. Pour sauce over the top and continue cooking all the ingredients together for another 2 minutes.
  • Garnish your chow mein with chopped green onions and serve the noodles straight from the pan and piping hot!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Sodium 914 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

AUTHENTIC CHICKEN CHOW MEIN



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This is an amazing fix for Chinese. Chicken, vegetables, and noodles in a delicious garlicy sauce. (Flavored with the delicious All-Purpose stir-fry sauce!) Feel free to add some mushrooms or broccoli.

Provided by Sierra Silver

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1 onion, chopped
1 bunch scallion, chopped
2 carrots, sliced diagonally
4 stalks celery, sliced diagonally
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 head cabbage, chopped
1 lb spaghetti noodles
2 cups stir-fry sauce

Steps:

  • Prepare pasta according to package directions, for minimum time.
  • Heat oil in large wok over high heat.
  • Add chicken; stir-fry until no pink is visible, roughly four minutes. remove with slotted spoon.
  • Add garlic, ginger, onion, scallions, carrots, and celery; stir-fry until softened, roughly five minutes.
  • Add cabbage; stir-fry on to two minutes, or just until wilting begins.
  • Add back chicken, water chestnuts, noodles, and sauce; stir-fry until heated through.
  • *Note: I used All-purpose Stir-Fry Sauce(Number 87748) for this.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433.7, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 32.9, Sodium 1026.8, Carbohydrate 67.3, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 11.7, Protein 24.2

CHOW MEIN WITH CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES



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This stir-fry combines chicken breast, bok choy, zucchini, carrots, snap peas, and chow mein noodles in a flavorful Chinese-inspired sauce.

Provided by Allrecipes

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
¼ teaspoon sesame oil
½ pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into strips
¾ cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
¾ teaspoon white sugar
½ pound chow mein noodles
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 heads bok choy, chopped
½ zucchini, diced
10 sugar snap peas
1 carrot, cut into thin strips
2 tablespoons chopped green onion

Steps:

  • Whisk soy sauce, corn starch, and sesame oil together in a large bowl until smooth; add chicken strips and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
  • Combine chicken broth, oyster sauce, and sugar in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add noodles and cook over medium heat until cooked through but still firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet. Cook and garlic in hot oil for 30 seconds; add marinated chicken. Cook and stir until browned and no longer pink in the center, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove chicken mixture to a plate. Cook and stir bok choy, zucchini, snap peas, and carrot in the hot skillet until softened, about 2 minutes. Return noodles and chicken mixture to the skillet. Pour broth mixture into noodle mixture; cook and stir until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Serve garnished with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.5 calories, Carbohydrate 61.7 g, Cholesterol 30.2 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 11.9 g, Protein 29.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 991.7 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

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