Chicken Chow Mein Recipe

Name: Chicken Chow Mein
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces thin spaghetti; 2 tablespoons peanut oil, plus oil for deep frying; 1/2 cup shredded Chinese cabbage; 1/2 cup shredded celery; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon monosodium glutamate; 1/2 cup clear chicken broth; 1/2 cup fresh or canned bean sprouts; 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded; 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Servings: persons

8 ounces thin spaghetti
2 tablespoons peanut oil, plus oil for deep frying
1/2 cup shredded Chinese cabbage
1/2 cup shredded celery
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon monosodium glutamate
1/2 cup clear chicken broth
1/2 cup fresh or canned bean sprouts
1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
1 tablespoon cornstarch

1
Drop spaghetti in 2 quarts of boiling water and boil for 3 minutes.
2
Drain, and then steam in a steamer for 20 minutes.
3
The spaghetti will not stick together.
4
Remove spaghetti from steamer and deep fry in hot oil until crisp.
5
Set the spaghetti aside.
6
Heat the 2 tablespoons of peanut oil in a frying pan over high flame and saute the Chinese cabbage and celery for about 2 minutes.
7
Add the soy sauce, sugar and monosodium glutamate.
8
Mix well.
9
Add the chicken broth and bring to boil.
10
Add bean sprouts and shredded chicken and mix.
11
Dissolve 1 tablespoon cornstarch in 2 tablespoons water.
12
When the broth begins to boil again, thicken with the cornstarch and water.
13
Place fried spaghetti on a large platter and pour the chicken-and-vegetable mixture over it.
14
Serve hot.

219

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces thin spaghetti, 2 tablespoons peanut oil, plus oil for deep frying, 1/2 cup shredded Chinese cabbage, 1/2 cup shredded celery, and more.

Yes, Chicken Chow Mein falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Chow Mein

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Variations & substitutions

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