Do you love Chow Mein? Are you interested in cooking some up for family and friends? If so, this guide will provide information with how to make chow mein.
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Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
¾ cups crispy chow mein noodles
¼ cups chicken broth
¼ cups peanut oil
¼ medium white onion, minced
1 green onion, finely sliced
¼ cups fresh snow peas , trimmed
2 medium garlic cloves , minced
1 medium stalk of celery , sliced thin
½ cups fresh mushrooms
1?3 cups canned water chesnuts , chopped
¼ cups bean sprouts
3 hoisin sauce
1 soy sauce
1 tsp sugar
- 1 ½ chinese 5 spice powder. This is a special blend of spices found in the spice aisle of your grocery store
- 2 tsp cornstarch
1 tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper
Step 1: Make the Sauce
Combine the hoison sauce, soy sauce, sugar and cornstarch in a bowl. Mix with a spoon or use a whisk until properly combined. Set the sauce aside.
Step 2: Prepare the chicken breasts
Cut the chicken breasts into cubes. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
Step 3: Heat the Pan
Heat a skillet or wok on high heat and add the peanut oil. Make sure the oil is very hot.
Step 4: Begin the Stir Fry
Put the garlic, white onion, green onion and 5 spice powder into the skillet or wok and cook for 30-60 seconds.
Step 5: Stir Fry the Chicken
Add the chicken to skillet or wok and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Step 6: Add Vegtables
Add the celery and mushrooms to the skillet or work and cook for an additional 2 minutes. The celery and mushrooms should still be slightly crisp.
Step 7: Add the Water Chestnuts
Add the water chestnuts to the skillet or wok.
Step 8: De-glaze the Wok
De-glaze the skillet or wok by adding the chicken broth. Stir until the broth is well combined with all of the ingredients.
Step 9: Bring the Mixture to a Boil
Bring the mixture to a boil and allow it to boil for one minute.
Stop 10: Turn Down the Heat
Turn down the heat and add the snow peas and bean sprouts. Mix to combine all of the ingredients.
Step 11: Finish the Dish
Sprinkle the chow mein noodles over the entire dish. Serve the dish with your favorite white or brown rice and enjoy!
