Easy Chicken Chow Mein
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| Serves | 2 |
| Prep time | 10 minutes |
| Cook time | 15 minutes |
| Total time | 25 minutes |
| Allergy | Soy |
| Meal type | Lunch, Main Dish, Side Dish, Snack |
| Misc | Pre-preparable, Serve Hot |
| Occasion | Casual Party |
| Region | Asian |
| By author | Karen S Burns-Booth |
An easy and authentic Chinese stir-fry, cooked and on the table in less than fifteen minutes. Add optional vegetables of your choice such as mange tout peas, peppers and baby corn.
Ingredients
- 100g medium egg noodles
- splash of sesame oil
- 200g skinless chicken breast fillets, sliced into strips
- splash of dark soy sauce
- 1 tsp five-spice powder
- 1 tsp chilli sauce
- 1-2 tbsp groundnut oil
- 1 carrot, peeled and finely sliced into matchsticks
- 100g bean sprouts
- 1 large onion, peeled and sliced
- 4 large spring onions, sliced lengthways
- 80g mushrooms, washed and sliced
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- freshly ground black pepper
Note
An easy and authentic Chinese stir-fry, cooked and on the table in less than fifteen minutes. Add optional vegetables of your choice such as mange tout peas, peppers and baby corn.
Directions
| Step 1 | Cook the noodles in a pan of boiling water for 2to 3 minutes until al dente, or according to packet instructions. Drain them. Drizzle with a splash of sesame oil and toss well. |
| Step 2 | Place the chicken strips in a bowl and season with a splash of soy sauce, the five-spice powder and chilli sauce. |
| Step 3 | Heat a wok until smoking hot and then add the groundnut oil; add the chicken and stir fry for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the chicken is browned and cooked through. |
| Step 4 | Add the carrot and stir fry for a further 3 to 4 minutes; add the bean sprouts, onion, spring onions and mushrooms and stir fry for 30 seconds more. Stir in the cooked noodles and season with the light soy and some freshly ground black pepper. |
| Step 5 | Spoon the noodles onto a serving plate or in individual bowls and serve immediately. |
