How To Make Chicken Chow Mein Takeaway Style
Do you love chicken chow mein but don’t want to spend the money on a takeaway? Well, now you can make this delicious dish at home for a fraction of the price. All you need is some basic ingredients and a little bit of time. Follow our simple recipe, and you’ll have yourself a hearty and satisfying meal in no time. So why not give it a try today? You won’t be disappointed!
Why You’ll Love This chicken chow mein Recipe
This chicken chow mein is a quick, easy weeknight meal that the whole family will love! It’s packed with flavour and can be on the table in just 30 minutes. Plus, it’s a great way to use up any leftover chicken you have on hand.
I love chow mein because it’s so versatile. You can really add any vegetables you like and change up the protein to suit your tastes. This chicken chow mein lie the takeaway is my go-to recipe, but feel free to experiment with different ingredients.
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What Is Chow Mein Sauce Made Of
This chicken chow mein recipe is made with a simple sauce of soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, sugar, chilli sauce and salt. If you want to spice it up a bit, you can add some red pepper flakes or Sriracha sauce to the mix.
How To Make Chicken Chow Mein
This chicken chow mein is really easy to make. The best thing about this recipe is that you can get everything ready in the morning, so when you come home from work, everything is ready to put in the frying pan, and your chow mein will be ready in minutes! Serve with a sprinkle of green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
Don’t have any chicken? Try pork instead, and if you have any leftover pulled pork, that’s even better!
Marinade for chicken chow mein
Chicken chow mein is one of my favourite take-out dishes. The combination of chicken, noodles, and vegetables in a savoury sauce is irresistible. However, chicken chow mein can be a bit bland if not properly seasoned. That’s why I always make sure to marinate my chicken in a flavorful marinade before cooking.
My marinade for chicken chow mein includes soy sauce, black pepper, vinegar, garlic, ginger, bicarbonate of soda and sesame oil. These ingredients come together to create a delicious and fragrant marinade that really elevates the dish. If you’re looking for a way to take your chicken chow mein to the next level, give this marinade a try!
Why use bicarbonate of soda to marinade chicken
One of the benefits of using bicarbonate of soda to marinade chicken is that it helps to tenderize the meat. This is because the bicarbonate of soda reacts with the acid in the marinade and causes the proteins in the chicken to break down. This makes the chicken more tender and easier to chew.
Bicarbonate of soda can also help to make your chicken taste better. This is because the bicarbonate of soda reacts with the other ingredients in the marinade and creates a more flavourful chicken.
So, if you are looking for a way to tenderize your chicken or add more flavour to it, then consider using bicarbonate of soda as part of your marinade.
Which Noodles Are Best To Use For Chow Mein?
There are many different types of noodles you can use for chow mein, but I prefer lo mein noodles. They are a bit thicker than other noodles, and they hold up well to the sauce and vegetables.
If you can’t find lo mein noodles, you can also use spaghetti, linguine, or even rice noodles. Really, any type of noodle will work in this recipe.
Can I Make This Recipe Vegetarian? -Plain Chow Mein
Yes! If you want to make this recipe vegetarian, which is called a plain chow mein, simply omit the chicken and double the number of vegetables. You can also use tofu in place of the chicken if desired.
Can I Make This Recipe in Advance?
This chicken chow mein is best when served fresh, but you can make it in advance if necessary. Simply cook the noodles, chicken and vegetables according to recipe instructions. Then, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze your chicken and noodles.
When you’re ready to eat, simply reheat the chow mein in a skillet over medium heat until heated through. You may need to add a little bit of water to the pan to prevent the noodles from sticking together.
Shopping list for chicken chow mein
You will need:
- Egg Noodles
- 600 g Chicken Breast Cut into strips or chunks
- 1 Carrot Chopped in strips
- Bean Sprouts
- ¼ Cabbage Shredded
- 2 Garlic Cloves Chopped
- 4 Spring Onions Chopped
- 8 tbsp Vegetable Oil for frying chicken, veg, and spring onions and garlic
Marinade For Chow Mein
- 3 Cloves of Garlic Crushed
- 1 tbsp Ground Ginger or fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp Soy Sauce or Tamari Sauce
- 2 tsp Bicarbonate of Soda
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Salt
Chow Mein Sauce
- 2 tbsp Oyster Sauce
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce or Tamari
- 2 tbsp Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Sugar Brown
- 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
- 1 tbsp Chilli Sauce
- ½ tsp Salt
How to make homemade chicken chow mein like the takeaway
- Cook the noodles as per packet instructions and set them aside.
- Place the chopped chicken in a bowl and add the ginger, garlic, sesame oil, soy sauce, pepper, baking soda and salt. Mix thoroughly and set aside until needed.
- Add all the chow mein sauce ingredients to a bowl and mix thoroughly. Set aside.
- Heat the frying pan or wok with oil on high heat. Fry the chicken until cooked through and set aside.
- In a clean pan, fry the vegetables in oil – cabbage, bean sprouts and carrots. Set aside.
- In a clean frying pan, add oil and fry the spring onions for 1 minute before adding the garlic, then fry for another minute. Add the egg noodles and mix through for 2 minutes. Add the chicken, veg, then the sauce and mix thoroughly until heated through and serve.
Leftover chow mein
If you do have any leftover chow mein, store it in an air-tight container and keep it refrigerated for up to 3 days. Ensure you heat it up thoroughly, so it’s piping hot before serving. You can also freeze a chow – see How to safely freeze a chow mein.
How To Make Chicken Chow Mein Takeaway Style
Equipment
Ingredients
- 250 g Egg Noodles
- 600 g Chicken Breast (Cut into strips or chunks)
- 2 Carrot (Chopped in strips)
- 150 g Bean Sprouts (1 bag)
- ¼ Cabbage (Shredded)
- 2 Garlic Cloves (Chopped)
- 4 Spring Onions (Chopped)
- 8 tbsp Vegetable Oil (for frying chicken, veg, and spring onions and garlic)
Marinade For Chow Mein
- 3 Cloves of Garlic (Crushed)
- 1 tbsp Ground Ginger (or fresh ginger)
- 1 tbsp Soy Sauce (or Tamari Sauce)
- 2 tsp Bicarbonate of Soda
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Salt
Chow Mein Sauce
- 2 tbsp Oyster Sauce
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce (or Tamari)
- 2 tbsp Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Sugar (Brown)
- 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
- 1 tbsp Chilli Sauce
- ½ tsp Salt
Instructions
- Cook the noodles as per packet instructions and set them aside.
- Place the chopped chicken in a bowl and add the ginger, garlic, sesame oil, soy sauce, pepper, baking soda and salt. Mix thoroughly and set aside until needed.
- Add all the chow mein sauce ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Set aside.
- Heat the frying pan or wok with oil on high heat. Fry the chicken until cooked through and set aside.
- In a clean pan, fry the vegetables in oil – cabbage, bean sprouts and carrots. Set aside.
- In a clean frying pan, add oil and fry the spring onions for 1 minute before adding the garlic, then fry for another minute. Add the egg noodles and mix through for 2 minutes. Add the chicken, veg, then the sauce and mix thoroughly until heated through and serve.
