Chicken Mei Fun Recipe

Name: Chicken Mei Fun
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces rice noodles, thin (rice vermicelli); 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 1 carrot, julienne cut; 1/2 cup onion, sliced; 1 1/2 cups cabbage, shredded; 1/2 lb chicken breast, boneless and skinless cut in thin strips; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced; 1 cup bean sprouts, drained and rinsed; 1/4 cup water; 1/4 teaspoon brown sugar; 2 tablespoons soy sauce (to taste); salt, to taste; fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

8 ounces rice noodles, thin (rice vermicelli)
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 carrot, julienne cut
1/2 cup onion, sliced
1 1/2 cups cabbage, shredded
1/2 lb chicken breast, boneless and skinless cut in thin strips
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
1 cup bean sprouts, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce (to taste)
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

1
Place the rice noodles in a pot of hot water and allow them to soak for 15 to 20 minutes.
2
While the noodles are soaking, heat the sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the carrot and onion. Cook and stir until crisp tender. Stir in the cabbage, cooking and stirring for 1 minute longer.
3
Add the chicken. Cook and stir for a few minutes until chicken is browned on all sides. Stir in the ginger, bean sprouts and eggs. Once the eggs are cooked, stir in the water, brown sugar and soy sauce. Continue to cook and stir until the chicken is cooked through.
4
Drain the rice noodles and add them to the skillet. Season with salt, pepper or soy sauce, to taste.
5
Enjoy!

470

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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

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces rice noodles, thin (rice vermicelli), 2 tablespoons sesame oil, 1 carrot, julienne cut, 1/2 cup onion, sliced, and more.

Yes, Chicken Mei Fun 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.

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Chicken Mei Fun

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Variations & substitutions

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