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Chicken Chow Mein & Chow Mein Sauce Recipe
Put the takeaway menu down! This chicken chow mein is tasty, delicious and very easy to make at home. It’s made with a homemade chow mein sauce that’s packed full of so much flavour…
Every time I make chicken chow mein I have a ‘WOW, did I just make this’ moment. It literally tastes just like the takeaway, and I can’t stop making it! You’re going to be shocked at how good it tastes, and the best part, you can make it in only 20 minutes. It’s a total win-win!
I don’t think I’ve ever ordered Chinese takeaway without ordering a chicken chow mein, but now with this recipe, you can make it whenever you want. The taste is super authentic to a UK takeaway, and you get to make a big batch of it.
It’s honestly so delicious with vegetables, chicken and egg noodles all tossed and coated in a homemade chow mein sauce – I think it’s the sauce that truly makes this dish taste so good.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Great For Leftovers: You can completely customise this recipe by using leftover vegetables in the fridge or leftover chicken.
- Save Money: This recipe is way cheaper than buying chicken chow mein from your local takeaway, plus you’ll get enough for two big plates or 3 smaller plates!
- Simple To Make: It’s uncomplicated and straightforward to make, plus you only need one pan to make it.
I like using a wok (especially when making Chinese takeaway dishes), but you don’t actually need a wok to make this recipe. You can use a pan, just make sure it’s big enough for your ingredients.
Chicken Chow Mein & Chow Mein Sauce Ingredients
The main ingredients in chow mein (other than noodles) are vegetables, chicken and a homemade chow mein sauce. I’ve listed the ingredients below with a bit more detail:
- Noodles: I like using fresh egg noodles which are usually slightly yellow in colour.
- Vegetables: I added beansprouts and shredded cabbage. The addition of spring onions and garlic adds even more flavour.
- Chicken Breast & Marinade: Dice the chicken into long pieces or cubes. I like to marinate the chicken in a mixture containing ginger and garlic paste, white pepper and dark soy sauce.
- Homemade Chow Mein Sauce: The ingredients to make chow mein sauce include dark soy sauce, sesame oil, oyster sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, chilli sauce and salt.
Chow Mein Sauce
I’ve tried time and time again to get the perfect ratio of ingredients for the chow mein sauce and I think it’s safe to say that I finally cracked it…
To make the chow mein sauce I mix dark soy sauce, sesame oil, oyster sauce,