CHOW MEIN

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This Chinese-American restaurant staple pairs crispy fried noodles with chicken and vegetables stir-fried in a thick brown sauce. This family-friendly dinner couldn't be easier to make.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Thighs

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons soy sauce
5 teaspoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons Shaoxing rice wine
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
8 ounces boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Kosher salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
6 ounces Hong Kong chow mein noodles
6 fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and caps cut into 1/4-inch strips (or dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked and cut into 1/4-inch strips)
3/4 cup julienned carrot
1 cup chopped Chinese broccoli
3 tablespoons julienned peeled ginger (from a 3-inch piece)
2 large cloves garlic, minced (4 teaspoons)
1 cup mung bean sprouts
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

Steps:

  • Whisk 3 tablespoons soy sauce into cornstarch in a small bowl. Whisk in 2 tablespoons wine, sugar, and broth. Season chicken with salt and remaining 2 teaspoons soy sauce and 1 tablespoon wine.
  • Heat a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high and add 1/4 cup oil; heat until shimmering. Add noodles and flatten to an even layer. Reduce heat to medium and cook 1 minute. Add 1/3 cup water and cook, pushing edges in with a spatula to shape into a more compact disc, until golden brown and the entire thing holds together like a mat, 4 to 5 minutes more. Carefully slide a spatula underneath and flip over. Drizzle 2 tablespoons oil around edges of pan. Cook until crisp on the second side, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to serving plate.
  • Return pan to medium high-heat, add chicken, and cook until golden brown on one side, 1 to 2 minutes. Toss and cook until almost cooked through, about 1 minute more. Remove from pan. To the pan, add 2 tablespoons oil and mushrooms and cook until tender, about 2 minutes. Add carrots and Chinese broccoli. Toss 1 minute. Add ginger and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir sauce to recombine, then add to pan and bring to a boil. Add chicken and toss to combine. Stir in sprouts and sesame oil. Serve over crispy noodles.

Mridul Sr
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This was my first time making chow mein and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Jade Ndwandwe
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This chow mein recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Mark Ikem
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I've tried many chow mein recipes, but this one is by far the best. The sauce is perfect and the noodles are always cooked to perfection.


Racy Bist
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This chow mein recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken or tofu. It's also a great dish to make for a quick lunch or dinner.


KINGZMAN_YT_13 THE_GAMER
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This chow mein recipe is a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables. They love the noodles and the sauce, and they don't even realize they're eating broccoli and carrots.


ilikeanime21
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I've made this chow mein recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dish for a party or potluck.


Valeed.m Vallu
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This chow mein recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great dish to make for a quick lunch or dinner.


Jade Baverstock
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I'm not a big fan of chow mein, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and delicious, I could eat it every day.


koky ghaly
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This chow mein recipe is a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables. They love the noodles and the sauce, and they don't even realize they're eating broccoli and carrots.


rony Bai
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I love that this chow mein recipe is so versatile. I can add whatever vegetables or protein I have on hand.


Miss Annie
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This chow mein recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


hamid chohan
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I've tried many chow mein recipes, but this one is by far the best. The sauce is perfect and the noodles are always cooked to perfection.


Ismaeel Qadri Ismaeel Qadri
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This chow mein recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken or tofu. It's also a great dish to make for a potluck or party.


Mbedha Martha
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I wasn't sure how this chow mein recipe would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was delicious and I will definitely be making it again.


Malik Fhtvjyd
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This chow mein recipe is a keeper! It's flavorful, easy to make, and perfect for a quick weeknight meal.


Tashie's tasty island Cuisine TV
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I love this chow mein recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Otoniel Alvarez
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This was my first time making chow mein and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Osilewe abeeb
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I've made this chow mein recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The sauce is so good that I often use it as a marinade for chicken or tofu.


April Hughes
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This chow mein recipe was a hit with my family! The noodles were perfectly cooked and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I especially loved the addition of the bean sprouts and bell peppers, which gave the dish a nice crunch.


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