Chicken Chow Mein (West Indian Style) Recipe

Name: Chicken Chow Mein (West Indian Style)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package egg noodles; 1/2 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; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, or more to taste; salt to taste (optional); 4 green onions, finely chopped

Servings: persons

1 (8 ounce) package egg noodles
1/2 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
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, or more to taste
salt to taste (optional)
4 green onions, finely chopped

1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.

580

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (8 ounce) package egg noodles, 1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying, or as needed, 2 chile peppers, chopped, 1 onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Chicken Chow Mein (West Indian Style) 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 (West Indian Style)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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