Chicken Chow Mein is a popular Indo-Chinese restaurant dish. Packed with flavor and easy to make, this stir-fry dish is ideal for lunch, dinner or weekend parties.
A staple of the Cantonese cuisine, this recipe is made with egg noodles, mixed vegetables and tender chicken breast pieces.
You can make this classic Chinese takeaway dish at home for a quick weeknight meal.
Chicken Chow Mein Recipe
A classic and popular Chinese takeway and restaurant dish.
Ingredients for Chicken Chow Mein
How to make Chicken Chow Mein
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Heat a nonstick pan over medium flame.
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Boil 500 ml of water with little salt and little oil.
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Once the water starts to bubble, add the noodles and cook until al dente (almost done).
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Drain the noodles and place it under cold running water.
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Drain again and keep aside to cool.
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Heat 1/2 tsp oil in a nonstick pan over medium flame.
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Break and scramble the egg.
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When it is set, remove from pan and keep aside.
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Add the remaining oil to the pan.
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Add the onions, ginger and garlic.
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Saute for a minute or two.
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Add the mushrooms, capsicum and cook for 2 minutes.
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Add the cooked and shreded chicken pieces.
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Now add the soy sauce and salt.
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Add the cooked noodles, sesame oil and mix until evenly combined.
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Add the scrambled eggs and mix gently.
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Reduce flame and cook for 2 minutes.
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Transfer to a serving bowl.
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