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Easy Chicken Chow Mein Recipe With Rice

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Chicken Chow Mein Charlotte's Lively Kitchen
Chicken Chow Mein Charlotte's Lively Kitchen from myrecipebook.co.uk

Description

Chow Mein is a Chinese dish made of stir-fried noodles, vegetables, and meat. This recipe uses chicken as the protein source and adds rice to the mix for a more filling meal. It's an easy recipe that you can make in under 30 minutes, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced into thin strips
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Cooking spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method

  1. In a bowl, mix the chicken strips with cornstarch, soy sauce, and hoisin sauce until the chicken is coated.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
  3. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Add the onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, and bean sprouts to the same skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  5. Add the cooked rice to the skillet and stir to combine with the vegetables.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet and stir to combine with the rice and vegetables.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can use any type of rice you prefer, but we recommend using long-grain white rice for this recipe.
  • You can also add more vegetables or substitute them with your favorites.
  • If you like your chow mein spicier, you can add some red pepper flakes or chili oil to the skillet.

Nutrition Info

  • Serving size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 350
  • Total fat: 8g
  • Saturated fat: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg
  • Sodium: 550mg
  • Total carbohydrates: 40g
  • Dietary fiber: 4g
  • Total sugars: 5g
  • Protein: 30g

Recipe Tips

  • Make sure to slice the chicken into thin strips so it cooks quickly and evenly.
  • Cook the vegetables over high heat to retain their crunchiness.
  • If you don't have hoisin sauce, you can use oyster sauce or sweet soy sauce instead.
  • You can also add some scrambled eggs to the recipe for extra protein.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Enjoy this easy chicken chow mein recipe with rice for a quick and delicious meal that the whole family will love!


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