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homemade chicken chow mein

Chicken Chow Mein

A healthier take on a favourite classic that is lower in fat and higher in protein.
Servings: 2 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