Description
This Chicken Chow Mein is a quick and flavorful stir-fry featuring tender chicken strips, crisp vegetables, and noodles tossed in a savory soy and oyster sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner with a homemade Asian-inspired touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Sauce
- 2 tbsp cornflour
- 1 tbsp soft dark brown sugar
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 4 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 4 tbsp oyster sauce
- 300 ml (1.25 cups) chicken stock (cube optional)
Stir Fry
- 1 tbsp sunflower oil
- 650 g (1.4 lb) chicken breast, cut into strips
- 2 tsp Chinese 5 spice
- 600 g (1.3 lb) stir fry vegetable mix
- 250 g (9 oz) dry noodles
- 4 spring onions, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl until smooth and set aside.
- Cook noodles according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- Heat sunflower oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken strips, sprinkle with Chinese 5 spice, and stir-fry until cooked through.
- Add stir-fry vegetables and cook for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Pour in the prepared sauce and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring until thickened and everything is coated evenly.
- Add cooked noodles and toss gently to combine.
- Garnish with finely chopped spring onions if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust the vegetables to your preference or seasonal availability.
- For a spicier version, add a dash of chili flakes or Sriracha.
- Use fresh chicken stock for richer flavor or a cube for convenience.
- Can be made with tofu for a vegetarian variation, omitting oyster sauce or using a vegetarian alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg