CHICKEN CHOW MEIN
Ingredients
- 170 g chicken fillets, sliced into strips
- Marinade
- 2 tbs masala (homemade or Kashmiri)
- 1 tsp cajun spice
- 1 tsp garlic pepper
- 1 tsp lemon pepper
- 1 tbs ginger garlic paste
- sesame oil
- chili oil
- Noodles:
- 250 g egg noodles
- Vegetables:
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1 cup red cabbage, sliced1
- 1 cup white cabbage, sliced
- 1½ cups spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 cup carrots, sliced into strips
- 2 tbs chopped green onions
- Sauce:
- 1 tbs ginger garlic paste
- 2 tbs honey or brown sugar
- 4 tbs low sodium soy sauce
- 4 tbs chicken broth or water
- 1 tbs cornflour
- 3 tbs hoisin sauce
- Garnish:
- spring onion for garnish
- freshly chopped coriander for garnish
Instructions
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk all the ingredients for the sauce and set aside.
- Prepare the noodles: Cook the noodles according to the directions on the package. I cooked mine in boiling water for 6-8 minutes. Drain and set aside
- Heat sesame oil in a wok or a large skillet over high heat. Add the marinated chicken and 1 tablespoon of the prepared sauce. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until chicken pieces are golden and cooked through.
- Do not over crowd the pan, I did mine in two batches.
- Add the vegetables and stir fry for 2 minutes.
- Add in the cooked noodles, chopped green onions, and sauce, cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently. Drizzle with chili oil to your preference of taste. It certainly packs a punch.
- Remove from heat, garnish and serve immediately.