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One Pot Chicken Chow Mein Recipe

One Pot Chicken Chow Mein Recipe
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A flavorful and easy one-pot chicken chow mein recipe featuring tender marinated chicken, crisp vegetables, and fresh chow mein noodles all cooked together in a savory soy-based sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner with authentic Chinese takeout taste made at home.

Ingredients

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Marinade and Sauce

  • ⅓ cup (80ml) light soy sauce (or tamari)
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 2 tbsp Chinese cooking wine (or mirin)
  • 2 tsp fresh grated ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tsp chicken powder (optional)
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • ½ tsp white pepper
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes

Chicken

  • 3 large chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
  • 1 tsp baking soda (bicarbonate of soda)

Vegetables

  • 1 white onion, julienned
  • 3 carrots, julienned
  • 2 stalks celery, julienned
  • 1 cup (100g) fine green beans, halved
  • 2 ½ cups (250g) green cabbage, shredded
  • 4 green onions (spring onions), sliced (white and green parts separated)

Noodles & Garnish

  • 10 ½ oz (300g) fresh chow mein noodles
  • ¼ cup (4 tbsp) water, or as needed
  • Sliced green onions, for garnish
  • Crisp chili oil, to taste (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make the sauce / marinade: In a bowl, combine light soy sauce, oyster sauce, Chinese cooking wine, grated ginger, minced garlic, sesame oil, chicken powder (if using), sugar, white pepper, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes. Stir until thoroughly mixed.
  2. Marinate the chicken: Place the thinly sliced chicken breast strips in a separate bowl. Add the baking soda and 2 tablespoons of the prepared sauce. Stir well to coat, then cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. If short on time, marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  3. Prepare the vegetables: Julienne the white onion, carrots, celery, and cabbage into thin matchstick-like strips approximately three inches long. Trim and halve the green beans. Slice green onions, keeping the white and green parts separate for cooking and garnish.
  4. Fry the chicken: Heat a wok or large frying pan over high heat. Add neutral oil such as peanut or canola oil. Add the marinated chicken strips and stir-fry for about 1 minute until they begin to brown and cook through.
  5. Add the vegetables: Add the julienned onions, carrots, celery, shredded cabbage, green beans, and the white parts of the green onions to the wok. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until the cabbage softens and the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  6. Add the sauce and noodles: Pour in the remaining sauce mixture and the water. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Add the fresh chow mein noodles along with the green parts of the scallions. Toss everything together, ensuring the noodles are well coated in the sauce and heated through.
  7. Serve: Transfer to plates and garnish with extra sliced green onions. Drizzle with crisp chili oil if desired for a spicy kick. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Chicken powder is optional but adds an umami boost to the sauce.
  • If fresh chow mein noodles are unavailable, substitute with dried chow mein noodles or thin egg noodles, cooking according to package instructions before adding to the wok.
  • Adjust the amount of chili oil according to preferred spice level.
  • For gluten-free version, use tamari instead of light soy sauce and ensure oyster sauce is gluten-free.
  • Baking soda helps tenderize the chicken and gives it a silky texture when stir-fried.

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Keywords: chicken chow mein, one pot meal, stir-fry noodles, Chinese chicken recipe, easy chow mein, savory chicken noodle dish

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