Best 6 Hong Kong Style Chicken Chow Mein Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with the delectable Hong Kong-style Chicken Chow Mein, a symphony of flavors that will transport you to the bustling streets of Hong Kong. This iconic dish showcases tender chicken, springy noodles, and an array of vibrant vegetables, all harmoniously combined in a rich, savory sauce. Our comprehensive guide presents three irresistible variations of this classic recipe, catering to diverse preferences and dietary needs.

The original Hong Kong-style Chicken Chow Mein recipe captures the essence of this beloved dish, featuring succulent chicken wok-tossed with chewy noodles, crisp vegetables, and a delectable sauce brimming with umami. For a healthier twist, our lightened-up version utilizes lean chicken breast, a medley of colorful vegetables, and a reduced-sodium sauce, making it a guilt-free indulgence. Vegetarians and vegans can rejoice in our plant-based rendition, where tofu takes center stage, accompanied by an assortment of vegetables and a flavorful sauce that delivers all the satisfaction without compromising on taste.

Each recipe is meticulously detailed, guiding you through the process with easy-to-follow instructions, ensuring success in your culinary adventure. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary journey, our recipes are designed to empower you in creating this iconic dish that will impress family and friends alike. Join us on this gastronomic expedition as we delve into the world of Hong Kong-style Chicken Chow Mein, exploring its variations and mastering the art of this beloved noodle dish.

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HONG KONG-STYLE CHICKEN CHOW MEIN



Hong Kong-Style Chicken Chow Mein image

A delicious chow mein with crispy noodles.

Provided by DecompileCodex

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Stir-Fry

Time 42m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

14 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast, thinly sliced
1 egg white, beaten
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 (8 ounce) package Chinese egg noodles
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or as needed
½ cup chicken broth
3 spring onions, chopped, or to taste
1 ½ tablespoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine (sake)
½ teaspoon ground white pepper
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons water
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 cup fresh bean sprouts, or to taste

Steps:

  • Mix chicken with egg white, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, and sesame oil in a bowl.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add egg noodles; cook until soft, about 4 minutes. Drain. Spread out on paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium heat. Cook and stir noodles in the hot oil until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
  • Stir chicken into the wok; cook, stirring frequently, until white, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl using a slotted spoon.
  • Pour chicken stock into the wok; stir in spring onions, soy sauce, rice wine, white pepper, and black pepper.
  • Mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch and water together in a small bowl until smooth. Pour into the wok. Stir in oyster sauce. Add chicken and bean sprouts; cook and stir until chicken is tender and sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes. Serve over noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419.4 calories, Carbohydrate 49.1 g, Cholesterol 61.1 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 30.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 579 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

CHICKEN TERIYAKI CHOW MEIN RECIPE BY TASTY



Chicken Teriyaki Chow Mein Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: chicken breast, salt, pepper, teriyaki sauce, cooking oil, chow mein noodle, onion, carrot, broccoli floret, cabbage, sesame seed

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h43m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb chicken breast, cubed
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
½ cup teriyaki sauce, divided
4 tablespoons cooking oil, divided
6 oz chow mein noodle, hong kong style pan fried noodles, par cooked according to package instructions
¾ cup onion, sliced
½ cup carrot, julienned
1 cup broccoli floret
1 cup cabbage
sesame seed, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, season the cubed chicken with salt and pepper. Add ¼ cup (of 60 ml) teriyaki sauce and mix until the chicken is well-coated. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • In a wok or deep skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, then add the par-cooked noodles. Cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the noodles to crisp, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • In the same wok, heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, then add the chicken. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until browned on one side, then stir and cook for another 3-4 minutes, until fully cooked through. Set the chicken aside.
  • In the same wok, add 1 tablespoon of oil, the onion, and carrot. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the onions are translucent. Add the broccoli and cabbage. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes, then season with salt and pepper and cook for 3 minutes more, until the vegetables are soft.
  • Add the cooked chicken and crispy noodles back to the wok, along with the remaining ¼ cup (60 ml) teriyaki sauce. Toss well and cook for 2-3 minutes, until everything is well-combined. Garnish with sesame seeds.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 29 grams, Sugar 6 grams

CHOW MEIN (HONG KONG STYLE)



Chow Mein (Hong Kong Style) image

This is my favorite way to eat chow mein. I prefer to always have that crispy layer of noodles at the bottom--but watch out, or else I'll eat all the crispy bits before anyone else gets a chance! You can add other veggies, or different meats, depending on what you prefer. From AlohaWorld.

Provided by Pikake21

Categories     Meat

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 ounces thin egg noodles (1-2 packages regardless of oz, steamed)
3/4 cup corn oil or 3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup marinated beef (or pork, chicken, shrimp, etc)
1 sliced round onion
1 minced garlic clove
4 celery ribs (diced)
bean sprouts
1 (16 ounce) can chicken stock
8 3/4 ounces sliced button mushrooms (small can)
8 3/4 ounces sliced bamboo shoots (small can)
8 3/4 ounces sliced water chestnuts (small can)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 pinch baking soda
1/2 teaspoon sherry wine
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil

Steps:

  • Marinate selected meat(s) with 1 tsp of corn starch, ½ tsp of sherry, ½ tsp of soy sauce, garlic, and a pinch of baking soda.
  • Set aside for 15 minutes or longer.
  • Heat wok or large pot with ¾ - 1 cup corn or vegetable oil until smoking.
  • Pan fry fresh noodles until crispy golden brown and set aside in a serving container or platter.
  • Sear meat(s) and set aside with noodles for later.
  • Add a little oil to the wok (approx. 2 tablespoons) and stir fry veggies except for the bean sprouts.
  • Mix chicken stock with corn starch to thicken sauce and add rest of the ingredients.
  • Either mix noodles with the thickened sauce or serve over the fried noodles (Hong Kong Style).
  • Flavor with sesame oil and garnish with cilantro for presentation.
  • Noodles are available as packaged fresh thin "steamed" egg noodles in Asian markets not to be confused with the thin "egg noodle balls" for won ton soups.
  • The latter tends to get gooey and starchy when using "lower heat temperatured" home stoves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 987.6, Fat 84.9, SaturatedFat 22.8, Cholesterol 77.3, Sodium 990.5, Carbohydrate 42.5, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 10, Protein 16.4

HONG KONG STYLE CHICKEN CHOW MEIN



Hong Kong Style Chicken Chow Mein image

This fried noodle dish is great for those looking for a flavourful, and fairly quick, Asian style dinner solution.

Provided by Brad Q.

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (14 ounce) package of steam fried Chinese noodles
4 tablespoons cooking oil
2 tablespoons cooking oil
4 cups bean sprouts
3 green onions, cut to 1-inch
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, shredded
8 ounces chicken, sliced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon sherry wine
1 teaspoon water
10 fluid ounces chicken broth
4 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Mix 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce, 1 Tbsp Oyster Sauce, 1 tsp Sherry and 1 tsp water in a bowl. Marinate chicken in it for approximately 1/2 hour.
  • Mix 10 fl oz Chicken Broth, 4 Tbsp Soy Sauce and 2 Tbsp Oyster Sauce. Set aside.
  • Put the steam fried noodles in a pot of slightly salted boiling water. Boil for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Do not overcook. When cooked pour into a colander and let drain and dry.
  • Heat the wok and add the 4 Tbsp of Cooking Oil,swirling to coat the sides. Add the steam fried noodles and fry until about half the noodles are browned and crispy. Place noodles on an oven-friendly plate and place in the oven at minimum temperature to keep warm.
  • Add the 2 Tbsp of Oil to the wok. When Oil starts to smoke add the Green Onions, ginger and garlic for a few seconds until it starts to soften. then add the bean sprouts and stir fry for 1 minute. Add the marinated chicken and fry for 3 minutes. Add the Chicken broth mixture and cook for 3-4 minutes or until chicken is done. Mix the corn starch with the water and stir into mix. If gravy does not thicken to your desire add more cornstarch.
  • Pour over the crispy noodles and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1210.8, Fat 80.2, SaturatedFat 12.8, Cholesterol 56.7, Sodium 3459.8, Carbohydrate 92.5, Fiber 8.5, Sugar 7.4, Protein 35.9

CRISPY PAN-FRIED NOODLES WITH CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES (GAI SEE LIANG MEIN WONG)



Crispy Pan-Fried Noodles with Chicken and Vegetables (Gai See Liang Mein Wong) image

Crispy pan-fried noodles originated in the Shanghai and Suzhou region of China. As Shanghainese people migrated to Hong Kong, the dish came with them and became very popular there. It's known by a number of names, including "Hong Kong-style noodle" and "pan-fried noodles" in English; in Cantonese, it's often called "gong sik chow mein," and also the traditional "liang mein huang" (literally "two face golden," describing the two golden sides of the noodle nest). This recipe is the restaurant-style version with crunchy deep-fried noodles surrounding sautéed chicken and vegetables covered in brown gravy. As the gravy coats the noodles in the center, they soften and become similar to lo mein in texture. You can substitute other proteins for the chicken (beef, pork or shrimp, for instance); just adjust the cooking times.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 5h45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

5 medium or 7 small dried shiitake mushrooms
1 pound pan-fried noodles or chow mein noodles
1 pound (4 to 5) boneless skinless chicken thighs
Kosher salt
3 1/4 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons plus 1 1/4 teaspoons cornstarch
2 1/4 teaspoons light soy sauce, divided
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/4 teaspoons Shaoxing rice wine
Neutral oil, such as canola oil or vegetable oil
2 small carrots (about 3/4 pound), peeled and thinly sliced on the diagonal
1 pound bok choy (about 4 to 5), stems and leaves separated
2 scallions
1 clove garlic
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1/2 teaspoon dark soy sauce

Steps:

  • Combine the dried mushrooms and 2 cups cool water in a medium bowl. Cover and let soak at room temperature for 4 hours.
  • Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a 14-inch wok over high heat. Cook the noodles according to the package directions until tender all the way through, about 3 minutes. Strain the noodles and divide them between two plates. Lift small amounts of noodles up and down with chopsticks to cool the noodles and form each plate of noodles into an 8-inch "bird's nest" shape. Let them cool at room temperature for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, lightly cover with plastic wrap and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, cut the chicken thighs into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Mix the chicken and 3/4 teaspoon each salt, sugar, cornstarch, light soy sauce and Shaoxing wine together in a medium bowl and toss to coat. Mix in 1/2 teaspoon neutral oil until combined. Cover and refrigerate.
  • Once the mushrooms are nearly rehydrated, bring 6 cups of water in the same wok to a boil. Blanch the carrots until slightly tender, about 1 minute. Strain the carrot out of the water with a spider or slotted spoon and place on a plate to cool slightly. Bring the water back to a boil, add the bok choy and cook until just tender, about 2 minutes. Strain the bok choy and place with the carrot. Set aside.
  • Prepare the scallions by cutting them into 2-inch pieces, then thinly slicing them lengthwise. Chop the garlic so everything is ready for stir-frying.
  • Meanwhile, mix the oyster sauce, 2 teaspoons sugar, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon light soy sauce, and the dark soy sauce together in a medium bowl until smooth. Set aside.
  • Mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 5 tablespoons cold water in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside.
  • Remove the mushrooms from the water with a slotted spoon (reserve the soaking water). Squeeze the water from the mushrooms, cut off and discard the stems and thinly slice the caps. Mix the sliced mushrooms with 1/2 teaspoon each salt, sugar, cornstarch, light soy sauce and Shaoxing wine in a small bowl. Add 1/2 teaspoon neutral oil and mix until combined. Mix the mushroom soaking liquid with the oyster sauce mixture until combined.
  • Pour enough neutral oil into a wok (about 5 cups for a 14-inch wok) so it comes 2 inches up the sides but not above halfway up the wok. (See Cook's Note.) Heat over high heat until the oil reaches 350 degrees F on a deep-fry thermometer.
  • As the oil is heating up, loosen the noodles again just before frying by using chop sticks to separate and fluff them. Transfer one cooled noodle nest into a large spider, slowly and carefully lower it into the hot oil (step away from the wok as the oil may splatter for the first few seconds). Fry for 5 minutes. Flip the noodles using the spider and chopsticks, push any noodles back that are sticking out to keep the shape, and fry until the edges of the nest are crispy, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the crispy noodles to a paper towel-lined plate. Wipe off as much oil as possible; the nest will crisp more as it sits.
  • Repeat with the remaining nest of noodles, adding more oil to the wok if necessary to make sure the noodles are completely submerged. Drain on another paper towel-lined plate. Carefully discard the oil.
  • Heat the wok over high heat until smoking. Pour in 1 tablespoon neutral oil and swirl it around the wok to coat the surface. Spread the chicken in an even layer and fry undisturbed until it starts to brown, about 2 minutes. Toss and stir-fry until the chicken is opaque, about 1 minute. Add the shiitake mushrooms and chopped garlic; stir fry for 1 minute. Pour the remaining 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine around the sides of the wok and stir fry until the wok is dry again, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the oyster sauce mixture, carrots, bok choy and scallions. Bring to boil, slowly drizzle in half the cornstarch slurry and mix until thickened, about 30 seconds. Add more if needed.
  • Transfer the noodle nests to plates or platters and pour the sauce into the middle of the crispy noodles. Serve hot.

HONG KONG STYLE NOODLES WITH CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES



Hong Kong Style Noodles with Chicken and Vegetables image

Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/4 cup soy sauce, divided
2 tablespoons minced ginger
1 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons chili garlic paste
4 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
2 cups chicken breast, cut 1/4-inch slices, skinless
16 ounces chow mein noodles
1/2 cup canola oil
1 cup 1/8-inch julienne white onion
1/2 cup 1/4-inch strips red bell pepper
1 cup 1/4-inch sticks cut carrot
1 cup 1/2-inch bias cut celery
1/2 cup 1/2-inch strips shiitake mushrooms
3/4 cup 1/2-inch strips snow peas
1 cup mung bean sprouts
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
1/2 cup strips green onions

Steps:

  • In a re-sealable plastic bag add, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, ginger, garlic, chili garlic paste, 2 tablespoons cornstarch and mix thoroughly, then add chicken and marinate for 1 hour.
  • In a medium stock pot boil water and cook chow mein noodles until al dente, remove and shock in ice bath, shake dry and toss with 2 tablespoons oil to keep from sticking.
  • In a large saute pan or wok, heat 2 tablespoons oil to almost smoke point and add chicken, separating each peace upon entry. Cook until browned on all sides. Remove and hold warm.
  • In same wok, add 2 tablespoons oil. Heat until almost the smoke point, then add the onions, bell peppers, carrots and celery., Saute for 2 minutes then add mushrooms, peas and bean sprouts. Cook for 1 minute, then add chicken saute for 1 minute, add hoisin, 3 tablespoons soy sauce and sesame oil, toss and remove.
  • Heat a 12-inch nonstick saute pan, add 3 tablespoons oil, heat to almost smoke point, and add chilled chow mein noodles. Cook on one side until crispy light golden brown. Flip noodles and another 2 tablespoons of oil and cook other side. When done, remove and let drain on paper towels, while holding warm.
  • Mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch and chicken stock, and deglaze hot wok with mixture and let reduce by one-third.
  • Place noodles on a rimmed serving platter, top with chicken and vegetable saute, and pour chicken reduction over top. Garnish with green onions.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Make sure your wok is hot before adding the oil. This will help prevent the noodles from sticking.
  • Stir-fry the noodles in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the wok.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your chow mein. This will add color, texture, and flavor to the dish.
  • Don't overcook the noodles. They should be tender but still have a slight bite to them.
  • Serve the chow mein immediately, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

Conclusion:

Hong Kong-style chicken chow mein is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With its combination of tender noodles, flavorful chicken, and fresh vegetables, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try.

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