CHINESE TAKE-OUT CHICKEN CHOW MEIN WITH CRISPY NOODLES
Most historians agree that noodles have been consumed in China for over two thousand years. This dish probably came over in the mid 1800's with workers headed for the railroads and has about a thousand variations. One thing most foodies agree on is that the crispy noodles in the can are a big no-no. We are fans of frying these soft noodles until they are crispy on the outside but soft on the inside. From the Take-Out Menu Cookbook
Provided by TxGriffLover
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Combine the chicken, 1 tablespoon of rice wine and 1 teaspoon of soy sauce in a medium bowl. Marinate at room temperature while you assemble the rest of the ingredients.
- In a separate bowl, combine the remaining 1/4 cup of soy sauce, the remaining 3 tablespoons of rice wine, the stock, rice vinegar, sesame oil, oyster sauce, sugar, red chili sauce, and cornstarch. Set aside.
- Bring 3 quarts of water to a boil in an large pot. Add the noodles and cook according to the package directions. Drain the noodles and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking. Lay the noodles out on paper towels to dry.
- Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan to 360ºF and add the noodles.
- They will cling together forming a pancake of sorts. Fry this on one side for about 5 minutes, or until the bottom is crisp, then flip the noodle pancake with a spatula and fry the other side for 3 minutes. Drain the noodle pancake on paper towels, cover with aluminum foil, and keep in a warm place.
- Drain all but 2 tablespoons of the oil from the wok and add the chicken. Stir-fry until it is almost cooked, about 2 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and add the garlic and ginger. Cook for 30 seconds, then add the onion, bok choy, broccoli, cabbage, snow peas, and carrot. Stir-fry the vegetables for 4 minutes or until the color brightens. Return the chicken to the pan, and stir in the sauce. Cover and cook 3 minutes or until the vegetables are tender and the sauce thickens.
- Place the noodle cake on a large serving dish and top with the chicken and vegetables. Serve hot.
- Variation: You may substitute beef, pork, tofu, or shrimp for the chicken in this recipe.
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Tuheed Anwar
[email protected]I can't wait to make this dish again.
shila nantu
[email protected]This is the best chow mein recipe I've ever tried.
Lalit K Mukhiya
[email protected]I would give this recipe a 5-star rating.
Rana Arfan gulzar
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try for any fan of Chinese food.
Ndiphiwe Zaza
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great.
Bella Driver
[email protected]This chow mein recipe is a great way to impress your friends and family.
Dark 9
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Chinese food, but I really enjoyed this dish.
Mikiyas Wondssen
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The crispy noodles are definitely worth the extra effort.
Harther Gamer
[email protected]I made this dish for my kids and they loved it. They especially liked the crispy noodles.
Ntombizodwa Mtsweni
[email protected]This chow mein recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken.
hk ali
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Chinese food.
X-_-bosskiller-X
[email protected]Overall, this is a great recipe for Chinese take-out chicken chow mein. The crispy noodles are a nice touch and the sauce is flavorful.
Unarine Managa
[email protected]I found that the sauce was a bit too salty for my taste, but I was able to adjust it by adding a little bit of sugar.
Peter njoroge
[email protected]The crispy noodles were a bit too hard for my taste, but otherwise this dish was very good.
Asifa Shoaib
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Kimberley Howell
[email protected]I've tried many chow mein recipes, but this one is definitely the best. The sauce is flavorful and the noodles are perfectly crispy.
Jahed Islam
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about the crispy noodles.
Saqib Gamer
[email protected]Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it!
Juochi k
[email protected]This chow mein recipe is a keeper! The crispy noodles added a delightful textural contrast to the soft chicken and tender vegetables.