How to Make Chicken Chow Mein

Dairy Free
Health score
50%
How to Make Chicken Chow Mein
55 min.
4
381kcal

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Craving a quick and satisfying takeout classic without the dairy? Look no further! This Chicken Chow Mein recipe brings the delicious flavors of your favorite Chinese restaurant right to your kitchen, ready in under an hour. It’s a fantastic meal for busy weeknights or a casual weekend lunch.

This recipe is packed with fresh, vibrant vegetables like bok choy, crisp sugar snap peas, and sweet carrots, all tossed with tender chicken and perfectly cooked chow mein noodles. The savory sauce, a delightful blend of oyster sauce, soy sauce, and just a touch of sesame oil, coats everything in a symphony of umami goodness.

What makes this recipe truly special is its simplicity. With just a few basic ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can whip up a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. We'll marinate the chicken to ensure it's tender and flavorful, and the quick stir-fry of the vegetables keeps them crisp and colorful. Get ready to impress yourself with this homemade version that rivals any restaurant chow mein – and it's dairy-free!

Plus, with only 381 calories per serving, this dish is a light yet fulfilling option that won’t weigh you down. So, grab your wok (or frying pan!) and get ready to create a culinary masterpiece that's both delicious and good for you.

Ingredients

  • heads bok choy chopped
  •  carrots cut into thin strips
  • 0.8 cup chicken broth 
  • 0.5 pound chow mein noodles 
  • teaspoon cornstarch 
  • teaspoon garlic minced
  • tablespoons green onion chopped
  • tablespoons oyster sauce 
  • 0.3 teaspoon sesame oil 
  • 0.5 pound chicken breast halves boneless skinless cut into strips
  • teaspoons soya sauce 
  • 10  sugar snap peas 
  • tablespoon vegetable oil 
  • 0.8 teaspoon sugar white
  • 0.5  zucchini diced

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • whisk
  • pot

Directions

  1. Whisk soy sauce, corn starch, and sesame oil together in a large bowl until smooth; add chicken strips and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
  2. Combine chicken broth, oyster sauce, and sugar in a small bowl and set aside.
  3. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  4. Add noodles and cook over medium heat until cooked through but still firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes.
  5. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  6. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet. Cook and garlic in hot oil for 30 seconds; add marinated chicken. Cook and stir until browned and no longer pink in the center, 5 to 6 minutes.
  7. Remove chicken mixture to a plate. Cook and stir bok choy, zucchini, snap peas, and carrot in the hot skillet until softened, about 2 minutes. Return noodles and chicken mixture to the skillet.
  8. Pour broth mixture into noodle mixture; cook and stir until warmed through, about 2 minutes.
  9. Serve garnished with green onions.

Nutrition Facts

Calories381kcal
Protein28.31%
Fat16.57%
Carbs55.12%

Properties

Glycemic Index
52.23
Glycemic Load
1.22
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
36.559130456137%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
1.01mg
Luteolin
0.39mg
Kaempferol
18.27mg
Myricetin
0.14mg
Quercetin
9.18mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:381.37kcal
19.07%
Fat:7.22g
11.11%
Saturated Fat:1.03g
6.42%
Carbohydrates:54.07g
18.02%
Net Carbohydrates:45.94g
16.71%
Sugar:8.47g
9.41%
Cholesterol:37.17mg
12.39%
Sodium:1283.13mg
55.79%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:27.77g
55.54%
Vitamin A:21437.31IU
428.75%
Vitamin C:197.27mg
239.12%
Vitamin K:207.41µg
197.54%
Folate:293.13µg
73.28%
Vitamin B6:1.32mg
66.15%
Calcium:462.64mg
46.26%
Vitamin B3:8.66mg
43.29%
Potassium:1416.4mg
40.47%
Manganese:0.81mg
40.26%
Fiber:8.13g
32.5%
Iron:5.76mg
31.98%
Selenium:21.06µg
30.09%
Phosphorus:300.41mg
30.04%
Magnesium:104.18mg
26.05%
Vitamin B2:0.43mg
25.27%
Vitamin B1:0.24mg
16.28%
Vitamin B5:1.31mg
13.11%
Zinc:1.32mg
8.81%
Copper:0.15mg
7.71%
Vitamin E:0.94mg
6.28%
Vitamin B12:0.16µg
2.65%
Source:Allrecipes