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Chicken chow mein
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Chicken chow mein

Saucy noodles with chicken and crunchy veg. Faster than ordering in.

Time 20 min
EffortEasy
Per portionΒ£2.18
Calories481 kcal

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Ingredients

4 servings
  • Chicken breast fillets400 g
  • Egg noodles300 g
  • Stir-fry vegetables600 g
  • Soy sauce60 ml
  • Spring onions1 bunch
  • Garlic3 cloves

Also uses from the cupboard: vegetable oil, table salt, ground black pepper, granulated sugar. Missing any? You can add them to your shop on the shopping list.

Usually contains: Gluten, Egg, Soya.

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Nutrition per adult portion
481
calories
38g
protein
63g
carbs
8g
fat
6g
fibre

Estimated from typical ingredient values, including a teaspoon of oil. Children's portions are smaller.

Method

  1. Cook the noodles following the pack instructions, drain and rinse briefly under cold water so they do not stick.300 g egg noodles
  2. Slice the chicken into thin strips, finely chop the garlic and slice the spring onions. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a wok or large frying pan over a high heat until very hot. Stir-fry the chicken and garlic for 4 to 5 minutes, until the chicken is golden and cooked through.400 g chicken breast fillets1 bunch spring onions3 cloves garlic
  3. Add the stir-fry vegetables and cook for 3 minutes, tossing all the time, so they stay crisp.600 g stir-fry vegetables
  4. Add the noodles, the soy sauce and a teaspoon of sugar. Toss over the heat for 1 to 2 minutes until everything is hot and coated. Scatter with the spring onions and serve.60 ml soy sauce
The trick that makes it

Leave the noodles in the hot pan for a minute without stirring so some go crispy.

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