Chicken Chow Mein
Chicken Chow Mein
A healthier take on a favourite classic that is lower in fat and higher in protein. Not your typical chow mein as I have added a pinch of curry spice to the chicken as it adds a really tasty flavour!
Chicken Chow Mein
A healthier take on a favourite classic that is lower in fat and higher in protein.
Servings: people
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts diced
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 2 crushed garlic cloves
- 250 g ready cooked egg noodles
- 3 spring onions sliced up
- 1 white onion sliced in chunks
- 1 red pepper sliced
- 1 cup small broccoli florets
- 1 tsp cooking oil
- 1 cup beansprouts
Seasoning for chicken:
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp medium curry powder
- salt & pepper
- 2 tsp corn flour
Instructions
- Dice your chicken and put it into a bowl. Add your cornflour and seasonings and mix well till coated.
- Add 1 tsp oil to a large pan, and heat it up on medium heat. Add your chicken and panfry both sides till browned but not fully cooked.
- Next add your garlic, onions and spring onions and fry for 1-2 minutes before adding in the sliced peppers and broccoli. Mix well turn the heat down slightly and put a lid on the pan to help the broccoli cook faster for 1-2 minutes.
- Give everything a stir before adding the noodles, beansprouts and two types of soy sauce.
- Keep stirring everything together, and when the noodles feel like they are frying and slightly charring the dish is done.
Notes
Serve with extra chilli flakes, and sliced spring onion.
Nutrition Per Serving
Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 7g | Fibre: 4g
