homemade chicken chow mein

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!

homemade chicken chow mein

Chicken Chow Mein

A healthier take on a favourite classic that is lower in fat and higher in protein.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 426

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

Method
 

  1. Dice your chicken and put it into a bowl. Add your cornflour and seasonings and mix well till coated.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Give everything a stir before adding the noodles, beansprouts and two types of soy sauce.
  5. 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.

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