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Chicken Chow Mein

These simple chicken chow mein noodles are easy to make with lots of seasoned chicken and vegetables tossed on noodles, perfect for when you're craving takeout!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese, Indian, Pakistani
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade

  • 1 pound or 3-4 thigh boneless thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper powder
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper powder
  • 2 tablespoons Red chilli sauce
  • 2 tablespoon Oyster Flavored sauce
  • 2 tablespoon soya sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Oyster Flavored sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Chicken Chow Mein

  • 1 packet 16 oz noodles
  • ½ cup Sesame seed oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper powder
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper powder
  • 2 tablespoon soya sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Red chilli sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Oyster Flavored sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 cups Mix vegetables frozen or fresh
  • Bell pepper sliced 1 cup
  • 2 cups Bean sprouts
  • 3-4 cups Cabbage thinly sliced
  • Green onion thinly sliced

Instructions
 

  • Add the sliced chicken, salt, 2 teaspoons of white pepper powder, 2 teaspoons of ground black pepper, 1-2 tablespoons red chilli sauce, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and 2 tablespoons oyster sauce to a bowl. Mix well.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of cornstarch, mix well, and set aside for 20-30 minutes.
  • In the meantime, prepare the noodles.
  • Boil the noodles in salted water as per package directions.
  • Drain and keep aside.
  • In a heavy bottom pan over medium-high heat, add half the oil (¼ cup), thinly sliced onions and mix well.
  • Add the chopped garlic and mix for a couple of minutes to ensure it does not burn.
  • Then add the marinated chicken and continue to mix. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pan.
  • Add the soy sauce, chilli sauce, oyster sauce, and black and white pepper to a separate bowl, and mix well.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of corn flour and add water to make a slurry.
  • In the same pan over medium-high heat, add the remaining oil and the vegetables (frozen vegetables, cabbage, bean sprouts and sliced bell peppers).
  • Add noodles and mix well. Toss in the cooked chicken until incorporated. Add the sauce and mix well to coat the chicken and vegetables; cook for a couple of minutes, then turn off the heat.
  • To serve: add the cooked noodles to a plate and garnish with sliced spring onions and chilli sauce.
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