Chicken Chow Mein
Serves: 6
Graciela O'Reilly
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
51
Spice
46
Sweetness
49
Sourness
43
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.3
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
Cook the noodles for 3 minutes in a pan of boiling water until al dente, or as per the package instructions
2
Drain, then run them under cold running water, and drain again
3
Drizzle with a few splashes of sesame oil, and toss through to prevent them from sticking
4
Season the chicken with a splash of dark soy sauce, the five-spice powder, and chile sauce, if using
5
Mix well
6
Coat the chicken breasts lightly with the cornstarch
7
Heat a wok over a high heat, add the groundnut or peanut oil, and heat until smoking
8
Then, add the chicken, and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes, or until cooked through
9
Add the red bell pepper, and stir-fry for 1 minute, then add the bean sprouts and green onion and stir-fry for less than 1 minute
10
Add the cooked noodles, and season with the light soy sauce, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, and black pepper, to taste
11
Stir well and serve immediately