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Chicken Chow Mein Recipe





Chicken chow mein is one of the most popular dishes ordered in Chinese restaurants or from Chinese takeouts but with this chicken chow mein recipe you can prepare your own delicious version. Chow mein is a stir fried dish containing meat and Chinese vegetables in a brown, soy sauce-based sauce. This might sound really simple and basic and it is, because chow mein originates from Chinese peasant cooking. Traditional Chinese recipes are really healthy. They don’t use much sugar, dairy produce or fats and brown rice and vegetables are really popular. The authentic chow main recipe has become somewhat westernized however, to please the western palate.

Chow mein noodles are distinctively crispy. For a more authentic chicken chow mein recipe you can throw in a little fish sauce or oyster sauce. Remember that a little of these sauces does go a long way so just add a few drops and taste. Even if you just add a couple of drops you will be able to taste the sauce. Fish sauce is very salty so you won’t need to add any extra salt to the recipe if you are using it.





International recipes are great with chicken and you probably already know a few famous Chinese chicken recipes, as well as Italian, French and Mexican ones. Chicken has a mild flavor, making it versatile enough to suit hundreds, if not thousands, of international recipes. There are breast chicken recipes as well as recipes for various chicken parts and even whole chickens. Chicken is loved all over the world.

Ingredients –

  • 2 boneless chicken breasts, in 1 inch cubes
  • 2 minced garlic cloves
  • 5 oz chow mein noodles
  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • ¼ cup sliced bamboo shoots
  • 4 bok choy (Chinese cabbage) leaves
  • 4 sliced mushrooms
  • ¼ chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 chicken bouillon cube
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons dry sherry

Preparation:

Brown the chicken in the butter on both sides for a couple of minutes in a nonstick skillet. Mix the wine, teriyaki sauce, garlic, and marmalade together and pour this mixture over the chicken. Bring it to a boil, and then turn the heat down. Cover the skillet and simmer the Asian chicken recipe for about 12 minutes or until the chicken is not pink in the center any more. Sprinkle some chilies over the chicken before serving, if you like.



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