Skinny Chicken Chow Mein Food

CHINESE CRISPY NOODLES WITH SAUCY CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES (CRISPY CHOW MEIN!)

Steps:

• Mix the Sauce ingredients EXCEPT cornflour and chicken broth/stock.
• Remove 1 tbsp Sauce and mix through chicke. Leave to marinate 10 minutes+.
• Mix cornflour into Sauce until lump free.
• Turn oven onto low (to keep noodles warm while you cook the topping).
• Divide noodles into 2 then shape into 20cm/8" rounds. Keep them tangled - this holds them together while cooking.
• Heat 1 tbsp oil in skillet over medium high heat. Place 1 noodle cake into pan then drizzle over 2 tbsp water.
• Wait until the water evaporates (steam cooks the noodles), then pat down lightly and let the noodles cook for a further 1 to 2 minute until the bottom of the noodles are golden brown (lift up with a spatula to check).
• Slide noodles onto a plate, then flip upside down back into the pan. Cook for a further 1 1/2 - 2 minutes until golden brown, then transfer to tray and place in oven to keep warm.
• Repeat with remaining noodle cake.
• Add an extra 1 tbsp oil if needed, increase heat to HIGH. Add garlic and onion, cook for 30 seconds.
• Add chicken and cook until it changes from pink to white (still raw inside)
• Add the carrot and bok choy stems, cook 30 seconds.
• Add cabbage and leaf of buk choy, cook for 1 minute until they start to wilt.
• Add chicken broth, water, then Sauce and stir. Let it simmer for 1 - 2 minutes until the Sauce thickens to a syrup consistency (see video).
• Place a noodle cake on the plate, then spoon over the stir fry onto the middle of the noodles (leave edges crispy) being sure to use up all the sauce so it soaks the noodles. Serve immediately!

SKINNY CHICKEN CHOW MEIN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 190°C/375°F/Gas 5. Put a piece of foil 30 x 40 cm onto a baking sheet and brush the centre with 1 tsp of the oil.
• Place the chicken side by side onto the centre of the foil and sprinkle with 30 ml water. Close the foil around the chicken to make a loose but tightly closed parcel.
• Bake the chicken for 30-35 minutes until cooked through. Allow to cool slightly, shred and set aside.
• Thinly slice the onion, garlic and ginger. Ttop and tail the mange tout.
• Cook the noodle in a large pan of salted water according to packet instructions.
• Heat the remaining oil in a wok or large pan and stir fry the onion and ginger over high heat until soft. Add the garlic, bean sprouts and mange tout and five spice. Fry for 1 minute.
• Drain the noodles well, add to the wok with the chicken and soy sauce. Stir fry a further 2 minutes or so until piping hot, and then serve.

SKINNY CHICKEN CHOW MEIN

Steps:

• Cook the noodles for about 2-3 minutes just until soft. Do not over cook.
• In the meantime, prep all vegetables and dice the chicken. Set aside.
• In a small bowl, add all sauce ingredients and mix until well blended. Set aside.
• Coat a large nonstick wok or pan with cooking spray. Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in pan.
• Add celery and onions and sauté over medium-high heat for several minutes until onions become soft. Add cabbage, carrots and peas and chicken.
• Sauté another few minutes until soft. Turn down to medium heat, add noodles and soy sauce mixture. Stir-fry for about 2 minutes or until noodles are heated through. Stir constantly to blend everything.
• Store any leftovers in the fridge for a few days.

CHICKEN CHOW MEIN

Steps:

• Use a potato peeler to remove the skin from the ginger. Discard skin, then carefully grate 1 tbsp from the root. Put in a bowl, crush in the garlic, and add the ketchup, oyster sauce, soy sauce and 3 tbsp water. Stir.
• Use a sharp knife to cut the pepper into quarters on a board. Remove the seeds and stalk, then slice diagonally into strips. Cut the ends from the spring onions, and cut the green and white of the onion lengthways. Open the bag of beansprouts. Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces.
• Boil a large pan of water on the hob. when the water is boiling, drop in the noodles, turn off the heat and set the timer to 4 mins. when the time is up, drain in a colander or a large sieve in the sink. ask an adult to help you.
• With everything prepared, you can now start cooking. Heat the wok - it's hot enough when it starts to smoke. add the oil and chicken. Use a wooden spoon to keep moving the chicken around the wok until it is half white, half pink. add the pepper and stir-fry for a further 1 min.
• Pour the sauce into the wok and stir well until bubbling.
• Add the noodles, beansprouts and spring onions a handful at a time, then toss into the sauce until it is well coated, stirring constantly until the beansprouts wilt. Serve in bowls - an easy way is to use tongs.

QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN CHOW MEIN

Steps:

• Brown onions in butter.
• Add chicken, celery and other veggies.
• Mix chicken broth, soy sauce and sugar and pour into pan with chicken and veggies.
• Simmer for 30 minutes.
• Thicken with the 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with just a little bit of water.
• Serve over chow mein noodles or rice.

EASY CHICKEN CHOW MEIN

Steps:

• In a large pot, saute celery in oil for apx 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
• Add bean sprouts (if using), mushrooms, water chestnuts, and chicken.
• In a large bowl, blend cornstarch with water.
• When smooth, add chicken broth and soy sauce to bowl.
• Mix well and pour over meat and vegetables.
• Bring to a boil, stirring until sauce thickens.
• Reduce heat to low.
• Cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes.
• Serve over hot, cooked rice and chow mein noodles.

CHICKEN CHOW MEIN - EASY!

Steps:

• Cook the noodles in boiling water until al dente. Drain, rinse under cold water and drain again. Drizzle with a little sesame oil and toss.
• Place chicken in a bowl and toss with dark soy, five-spice powder and chilli sauce. Dust with cornflour.
• Heat a wok until smoking before adding the groundnut oil. Add chicken and cook, stirring, until golden brown and cooked through.
• Add red pepper, stir fry for a minute, then add onion and beansprouts, cooking for a further 30s. Stir in the noodles and season with light soy sauce, a dash of sesame oil and black pepper, to taste.

CHICKEN CHOW MEIN

Steps:

• Mix the mirin, soy sauce, and cornstarch together in a shallow dish; add in the chicken and turn to coat in the marinade.
• Let marinate 30 minutes (in refrigerator), then drain and reserve marinade.
• Meanwhile, cook the noodles following package directions; drain and refresh under cold running water, set aside.
• Heat a wok until hot; add in oil, then toss in the chicken; stir-fry until golden, 3-4 minutes.
• Remove chicken from wok, using a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels, and set aside.
• Add in garlic, ginger, carrot, snow peas, napa cabbage, and scallions to the wok; stir-fry 2 minutes.
• Return chicken to wok and pour in the stock, oyster sauce, soy sauce, and reserved marinade; stir-fry until liquid has reduced and thickened, about 2 minutes.
• Stir in the cooked noodles and beansprouts; heat through and serve immediately.

CHICKEN CHOW MEIN

Steps:

• *You'llwant to get your prep work done first, because this will cook up very quickly.
• *Cook noodles according to package directions.
• Rinse under cold water, and set aside.
• After you slice the chicken, place it in a bowl with 2 tsp of soy sauce, the rice vinegar and sesame oil.
• Toss to coat.
• Heat half the olive oil in a wok or large frying pan over high heat.
• When the oil is nice and hot, add the chicken mixture.
• Stir fry for 2 minutes, then transfer the chicken to a plate and keep warm.
• Wipe the pan out and heat the remaining olive oil.
• Stir in the garlic, snow peas, and ham.
• Stir fry for 2-3 minutes.
• Add the drained noodles to the pan, and continue to stir fry till the noodles are heated through, about 2 minutes.
• Add the remaining soy, the oyster sauce, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• You may find you don't need salt.
• Add the chicken and any juices back to the pan, then add the green onions.
• Give a final stir and serve immediately.