Chicken Chow Mein with Soft Noodles

14 Ingredients

Number of servings

2 cloves garlic, finely grated on a microplane
2teaspoons cornflour
1/4teaspoons ground white pepper
1teaspoons sesame oil
220grams dried thin egg noodles
1 1/2 cup sprouts bean shoots
1 bunch baby buk choy, leaves separated
3 spring onion shallots, cut into 4cm lengths
2tablespoons oyster sauce
1teaspoons bicarbonate of soda
2 1/2tablespoons soy sauce
2 chicken breast fillets, halved lengthways, thinly sliced on an angle
1teaspoons caster sugar
3tablespoons vegetable oil

Nutrition per serving

27% of daily energy intake*

Protein

Fat

Carbs

Sugars

Quantities above are a guide only. *Percentage daily energy intake is based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ.

Method

Step 1 of 5

Prepare noodles according to packet instructions.

Step 2 of 5

To marinate the chicken, combine chicken with the bicarbonate of soda in a large bowl. Toss to coat. Stand for 10 minutes. Place chicken in a colander and rinse thoroughly in cold water. Drain well, pat dry. Transfer chicken to a large bowl. Add 2 teaspoons of the soy and cornflour; mix well.

Step 3 of 5

Combine remaining 2 tablespoons of the soy, oyster sauce, white pepper, sugar and sesame oil in a small bowl.

Step 4 of 5

Heat half the vegetable oil in a large wok over high heat. Add the chicken, in two batches, and stir-fry until the chicken turns opaque, transfer to a plate. Add remaining vegetable oil to wok, add garlic, buk choy and spring onion and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Return the chicken to the wok with the noodles and combined sauces. Stir-fry, tossing mixture for 30 seconds or until sauce is thick. Remove wok from heat and add bean shoots.

Step 5 of 5

Divide among serving bowls. Tip 1: It is essential to cook the chicken in batches so that it does not overcrowd the pan and start to stew in its own juices. Tip 2: If you don’t have a wok you can use a large deep frying pan set over the largest burner on your stove top. Tip 3: Swap the noodles for a 450g packet of 90 Second microwavable rice.