If you’ve ever found yourself craving a savory and satisfying meal, look no further than Chicken Chow Mein. This classic dish, with its tender pieces of chicken, crisp vegetables, and flavorful noodles, has become a staple in Chinese cuisine and a popular take-out option for many around the world. My mom and grandma would make this dish when I was a kid, I found this recipe in the Betty Crocker cookbook and it’s just like I remember it. I love how easy it is to make but it looks like I spent hours cooking.
Chicken Chow Mein is not just a tasty dish, but also a cultural fusion of flavors and ingredients that has stood the test of time. Through the use of fresh vegetables, savory chicken, and aromatic sauces, this dish represents the beauty and diversity of Asian cuisine. Let’s keep the love for food and diverse cultures alive. Now go and enjoy your Chicken Chow Mein with a newfound appreciation and curiosity.
What is Chicken Chow Mein?
Chicken Chow Mein is a popular Chinese dish that combines stir-fried noodles with various ingredients, such as diced chicken, vegetables, and sauce. The texture and taste of the dish are typically enhanced with the use of soy sauce, garlic, and other flavorful components, resulting in a savory and satisfying meal. Its preparation can vary, with some versions featuring crispy noodles, while others go for a softer texture.
Ingredients
- Vegetable oil
- Chinese cabbage
- Celery
- Bean sprouts
- Water chestnuts
- Granulated sugar
- Chicken broth
- Cornstarch
- Water
- Soy sauce
- Cooked chicken
- Salt
- Pepper
How to make Chicken Chow Mein
Heat oil, salt and pepper in a deep skillet or wok.
Add cabbage, celery, bean sprouts, water chestnuts and sugar.
Stir in chicken broth and cook for about 10 minutes.
In a small bowl blend cornstarch, water and soy sauce together.
Add to vegetable mixture and stir until mixture thickens.
Add chicken and heat thoroughly.
Serve over white rice and crunchy chow mein noodles. Chopsticks are optional.
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Chicken Chow Mein
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups sliced Chinese cabbage
- 3 cups thinly sliced celery
- 1 can bean sprouts drained
- 1 can water chestnuts sliced
- 2 teaspoon sugar
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 cups sliced cooked chicken cut into slivers
- chow mein noodles
Instructions
- Heat oil, salt and pepper in a deep skillet or wok.
- Add cabbage, celery, bean sprouts, water chestnuts and sugar.
- Stir in chicken broth and cook for about 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl blend cornstarch, water and soy sauce together.
- Add to vegetable mixture and stir until mixture thickens.
- Add chicken and heat thoroughly.
- Serve over white rice and crunchy chow mein noodles. Chopsticks are optional.
