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A savory dish of stir-fried noodles with Chicken Chow Mein, tossed in a rich soy-based sauce, mixed with vegetables like onions, carrots, and leafy greens, and garnished with chopped green onions. Served in a patterned bowl.

Chicken Chow Mein

A crispy bottomed chicken chow mein inspired by Chef Wong’s 40-year Chinatown legacy. Crispy and chewy noodles, tender chicken, and fresh veggies come together with a rich, smoky sauce and a secret splash of black vinegar.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rest Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz Chow mein noodles - Fresh or parboiled
  • 1 lb Chicken thighs - Boneless skinless, sliced thin
  • 1 cup Bean sprouts - Fresh
  • 1 cup Cabbage - Shredded
  • 1 Carrot - Julienned
  • 2 Green onions - Sliced
  • 2 cloves Garlic - Minced
  • 1 inch Ginger - Grated
  • 1 teaspoon White pepper
  • 2 tablespoon Soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce - Or mushroom sauce for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon Dark soy sauce - Adds color and depth
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame oil - Toasted
  • 1 teaspoon Cornstarch - Mixed with 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese black vinegar - Optional Grandma's trick
  • 2 tablespoon Cooking oil - High smoke point e.g., avocado

Equipment

  • 1 Wok (Or large, heavy-bottomed pan)
  • 1 Spatula (Long wooden or metal)
  • 1 Knife (Sharp, for slicing)
  • 3–4 Bowls (For prep and sauce mixing)

Method
 

  1. Slice chicken, prep vegetables, and boil the noodles
    Bright kitchen countertop lined with prepped ingredients in clear bowls: shredded chicken, sliced cucumbers, julienned carrots, and noodles all ready for a stir-fry, bathed in natural daylight.
  2. Mix soy sauces, sesame oil, and cornstarch in a bowl
    A hand pours dark stir-fry sauce around the edges of a hot wok filled with noodles, broccoli, chicken, and julienned carrots. Steam billows as the ingredients sizzle over a visible gas flame.
  3. Sear chicken until golden and remove from wok
    “Chopsticks lifting a steaming tangle of stir-fried noodles from a wok. The dish is vibrant with golden chicken, bright red peppers, bok choy, and glossy sauce clinging to every bite.
  4. Crisp noodles in hot wok, then add veggies and sauce
  5. Return chicken, add vinegar, stir, and serve hot
    A savory dish of stir-fried noodles with Chicken Chow Mein, tossed in a rich soy-based sauce, mixed with vegetables like onions, carrots, and leafy greens, and garnished with chopped green onions. Served in a patterned bowl.

Nutrition

Serving: 300gCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 880mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 4200IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2.3mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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