Best 6 Chicken Chow Mein West Indian Style Recipes

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Chicken chow mein is a classic Chinese dish that has been embraced by cultures around the world, including the vibrant and flavorful Caribbean islands. In the West Indies, chicken chow mein has taken on a unique identity, blending traditional Chinese techniques with the bold flavors of Caribbean cuisine. This article will guide you through the delectable journey of creating the ultimate West Indian-style chicken chow mein, exploring the ingredients, cooking methods, and cultural influences that make this dish so extraordinary. From selecting the perfect noodles to mastering the art of stir-frying, we will take you step-by-step through the process of creating a mouthwatering dish that captures the essence of the Caribbean.

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CHICKEN CHOW MEIN



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 main course servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 ounces dried chuka soba noodles, or other Chinese egg noodles
1/4 cup, plus 2 tablespoons peanut oil
Kosher salt
1/2 cup chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
3 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce, plus more for the table
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon sugar
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 6 ounces), cut into thin 2-inch-long strips
1 teaspoon dark Asian sesame oil
1 heaping tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 scallion, white and green minced
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced on the diagonal
10 dried shittake mushrooms, rehydrated, drained, and thinly sliced
1/3 cup thinly sliced canned water chestnuts
6 ounces fresh mung bean sprouts
3 cups cooked white rice, hot

Steps:

  • Boil the noodles according to package instructions. Drain in a colander in the sink and rinse under cold running water. Shake the colander to drain off excess water and pat the noodles dry with a towel. Heat 1/4 cup of the peanut oil in a large seasoned or non-stick skillet over high heat. Add the noodles, spreading them out to evenly cover the skillet, and fry, turning once, until golden brown and crispy, about 8 minutes. (Break the noodles up, by stirring, near the end of the cooking). Transfer noodles to a paper towel-lined plate and season with salt to taste. Set aside. Discard any excess oil and wipe out the pan. Whisk together the chicken broth, oyster sauce, soy sauce, cornstarch, and sugar in a small bowl, and set aside. Season the chicken with the dark sesame oil, salt, and pepper, and set aside. Heat the skillet over high heat. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons peanut oil until very hot. Add the ginger, garlic, and scallion and stir-fry, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the chicken and stir-fry, until lightly browned, about 1 1/2 minutes. Add the onion, celery, and mushrooms and stir-fry, until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Add the water chestnuts and spread the ingredients to the outside of the pan to form a well in the center. Pour the chicken broth mixture into the well, bring to a boil, and stir to coat the chow mein mixture. Stir in the bean sprouts and remove from the heat. Season generously to taste with pepper. Transfer chicken chow mein to a warm platter and top with the fried noodles. Serve immediately with rice. Pass more soy sauce at the table.
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CHICKEN CHOW MEIN



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There are lots of chow mein recipes out there, but this is how I like to make it. It reminds me of fast food chow mein, but it's not nearly as greasy. I call for chicken here, but use whatever protein you like- or none at all!

Provided by IngridH

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons soy sauce (I use low sodium)
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into very thin slices
12 ounces chow mein noodles (the soft kind found fresh, not the hard crunchy ones)
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 small napa cabbage, sliced into 1 inch strips
2 baby bok choy, sliced into 1 inch strips
5 ounces water chestnuts, sliced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Marinate the chicken: Combine the 2 teaspoons soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Add the sliced chicken, and toss to completely coat. Set aside while you cook the noodles.
  • Cook the chow mein noodles according to package directions, drain well, and set aside.
  • Heat half of the oil (1 tablespoon) in a very large skillet or wok. When is is very hot, but not smoking, add the chicken mixture, and stir fry until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken to a plate, set aside and keep warm.
  • Add the rest of the oil to the skillet, then add the cabbage, bok choy, water chestnuts and garlic; stir fry for a couple of minutes until the vegetables begin to wilt. Add the noodles, and continue to cook until the noodles are hot, and well combined with the vegetables.
  • Add the soy sauce and oyster sauce, toss to combine. Add the chicken, toss to combine.
  • Transfer the chow mein to a serving platter, and top with the chopped green onions. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.6, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 28.6, Sodium 965.4, Carbohydrate 11.6, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.3, Protein 9.2

CHICKEN CHOW MEIN



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When we go out for Chinese food, my husband always orders chicken chow mein. I created this recipe using richer-flavored tamari sauce rather than soy. -Beth Dauenhauer, Pueblo, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon cornstarch
2/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
2/3 cup thinly sliced celery
1/4 cup sliced onion
1/4 cup thinly sliced green pepper
2 tablespoons julienned carrot
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup cubed cooked chicken breast
1 cup cooked brown rice
2 tablespoons chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth, soy sauce, salt and ginger until smooth; set aside., In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry the mushrooms, celery, onion, pepper and carrot in oil for 5 minutes. Add garlic; stir-fry 1-2 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add chicken; heat through. Serve with rice; sprinkle with chow mein noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 984mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN CHOW MEIN (WEST INDIAN STYLE)



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In the West Indies we eat chicken chow mein with lots of chile. It's usually served with plain rice. This dish has tons of flavor and is a bit different from what you'd get in a Chinese restaurant.

Provided by Tatiana

Categories     Chow Mein Noodles

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (8 ounce) package egg noodles
½ cup vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
2 chile peppers, chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (1 1/2 inch) piece ginger root, cut into strips
5 tablespoons dark soy sauce
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, chopped
1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
2 large carrots, cut into strips
1 tablespoon ground white pepper
5 tablespoons dark soy sauce
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, or more to taste
1 pinch salt to taste
4 green onions, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chile peppers, onion, garlic, and ginger; cook until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add 5 tablespoons dark soy sauce; fry for 1 more minute.
  • Cook and stir chicken in the onion mixture over high heat until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 5 to 7 minutes. Add green bell pepper and carrots and cook until softened, about 5 more minutes.
  • Gently fold noodles into chicken mixture. Mix in white pepper, 5 more tablespoons dark soy sauce, and cilantro until heated through, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with green onion to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calories, Carbohydrate 55.5 g, Cholesterol 80.6 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 2328.4 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

AUTHENTIC CHICKEN CHOW MEIN



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This is an amazing fix for Chinese. Chicken, vegetables, and noodles in a delicious garlicy sauce. (Flavored with the delicious All-Purpose stir-fry sauce!) Feel free to add some mushrooms or broccoli.

Provided by Sierra Silver

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1 onion, chopped
1 bunch scallion, chopped
2 carrots, sliced diagonally
4 stalks celery, sliced diagonally
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 head cabbage, chopped
1 lb spaghetti noodles
2 cups stir-fry sauce

Steps:

  • Prepare pasta according to package directions, for minimum time.
  • Heat oil in large wok over high heat.
  • Add chicken; stir-fry until no pink is visible, roughly four minutes. remove with slotted spoon.
  • Add garlic, ginger, onion, scallions, carrots, and celery; stir-fry until softened, roughly five minutes.
  • Add cabbage; stir-fry on to two minutes, or just until wilting begins.
  • Add back chicken, water chestnuts, noodles, and sauce; stir-fry until heated through.
  • *Note: I used All-purpose Stir-Fry Sauce(Number 87748) for this.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433.7, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 32.9, Sodium 1026.8, Carbohydrate 67.3, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 11.7, Protein 24.2

CHICKEN CHOW MEIN (WEST INDIAN STYLE)



Chicken Chow Mein (West Indian Style) image

In the West Indies we eat chicken chow mein with lots of chile. It's usually served with plain rice. This dish has tons of flavor and is a bit different from what you'd get in a Chinese restaurant.

Provided by Tatiana

Categories     Chow Mein Noodles

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (8 ounce) package egg noodles
½ cup vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
2 chile peppers, chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (1 1/2 inch) piece ginger root, cut into strips
5 tablespoons dark soy sauce
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, chopped
1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
2 large carrots, cut into strips
1 tablespoon ground white pepper
5 tablespoons dark soy sauce
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, or more to taste
1 pinch salt to taste
4 green onions, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chile peppers, onion, garlic, and ginger; cook until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add 5 tablespoons dark soy sauce; fry for 1 more minute.
  • Cook and stir chicken in the onion mixture over high heat until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 5 to 7 minutes. Add green bell pepper and carrots and cook until softened, about 5 more minutes.
  • Gently fold noodles into chicken mixture. Mix in white pepper, 5 more tablespoons dark soy sauce, and cilantro until heated through, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with green onion to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calories, Carbohydrate 55.5 g, Cholesterol 80.6 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 2328.4 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients for the best results.
  • If you don't have Chinese cooking wine, you can substitute dry sherry or white wine.
  • To make the chicken chow mein vegetarian, omit the chicken and add more vegetables.
  • If you want a spicier dish, add more chili peppers or chili sauce.
  • Serve the chicken chow mein immediately, or it will become soggy.

Conclusion:

Chicken chow mein is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. It is a popular dish in many countries around the world and can be adapted to suit a variety of tastes. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.

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