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[[Chicken]] chow mein ([[Stir-fried|stir fried]] [[Noodles|noodles]]) is a complete meal and is easy to make and adapt to your favourite ingredient
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|TotalCalories = 1393
|PortionCalories = 696
|DatePublished=31st October 2012
|Author = JuliaBalbilla
|ImageComment = Chow mein, with white beans instead of Chinese vegetables
|Servings = Serves 2
|Difficulty = 2
|TotalTime = 55 minutes
|PrepTime = 40 minutes
|CookTime = 15 minutes
|Image = [[Image:Chicken chow mein recipe.jpg|middle|none|alt=Electus]]

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====Best recipe review====

''That looks authentic''

4/5

I love street food

 [[User:Carla_Cancio-Bello,_J.D.,_on_behalf_of_Cuban_Cuisine_UK|Carla]] 
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{{RecipeIngredients
| [[Peanut oil]] for [[Frying|frying]]
| 225 g (8 oz) [[Egg|egg]] [[Noodles|noodles]]
| 100 g (4 oz) skinless [[Chicken|chicken]] breasts (see [[Talk:Chicken_chow_mein]])
| 3 [[Cloves|cloves]] of [[Garlic]], peeled and crushed
| 55 g (2 oz) [[Home smoked bacon|home smoked bacon]] or [[Parma ham]]
| 55 g (2 oz) [[Peas|peas]] / [[Beans|beans]] / [[Vegetables|vegetables]] of your choice, [[defrosted]] if [[Frozen|frozen]]
| 2 teaspoons [[Light soy sauce|light soy sauce]]
| 2 teaspoons [[Dark soy sauce|dark soy sauce]]
| 1 tablespoon [[Shaoxing rice wine|Shaoxing rice wine]] or [[Dry sherry|dry sherry]]
| ½ teaspoon [[Freshly ground black pepper|freshly ground black pepper]]
| ½ teaspoon [[Sea Salt|sea salt]]
| ½ teaspoon [[Sugar|sugar]]
| 4 tablespoons [[Spring onions|spring onions]], finely chopped
| [[Sesame oil]] for garnishing
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'''for the marinade'''
* 2 teaspoons [[Light soy sauce|light soy sauce]]
* 2 teaspoons Shaoxing [[Rice wine|rice wine]] or [[Dry sherry|dry sherry]]
* 1 teaspoon [[Sesame oil|sesame oil]]
* ½ teaspoon [[Sea Salt|sea salt]]
* ½ teaspoon [[Freshly ground black pepper|freshly ground black pepper]]

===Method===

{{RecipeMethod
| Cook the [[Noodles|noodles]] as directed on the packet (normally [[Boil|boil]] for 2 to 3 minutes, drain and toss in a little [[Sesame oil|sesame oil]])
| Slice the [[Chicken|chicken]] width-wise, as thinly as you can
| Combine the marinade ingredients and the [[Chicken|chicken]] in a [[Lock and Lock box]], shake viperously then refrigerate for at least 40 minutes, more won't hurt.
| Heat a little [[Peanut oil|peanut oil]] in a [[Wok|wok]] and when [[Smoking|smoking]], [[Stir-fry|stir-fry]] the [[Chicken|chicken]] slivers for 3 minutes, remove and set aside
| Add a few tablespoons of [[Peanut oil|peanut oil]] and [[Stir-fry|stir-fry]] the [[Garlic|garlic]] until it takes some colour
| Add the [[Bacon|bacon]], [[Peas|peas]] (or [[Vegetables|vegetables]] of your choice) and [[Stir-fry|stir-fry]] for a minute or two
| Tip in the [[Noodles|noodles]], [[Soy|soy]] [[Sauces|sauces]], [[Rice wine|rice wine]], [[Sugar|sugar]] and [[Spring onions|spring onions]]. [[Stir-fry]] for a few minutes and season with [[Salt|salt]] and [[Pepper|pepper]]
| Add the [[Chicken|chicken]] back to the [[Wok|wok]]
| [[Stir-fry]] for a few minutes to ensure the [[Chicken|chicken]] is properly cooked
| Plate up and drizzle with [[Sesame oil|sesame oil]]
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===Serving suggestions===

Serve hot
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[[Category:Recipes|Chow mein]]
[[Category:Oriental cuisine|Chow mein]]
[[Category:Main courses|Chow mein]]
[[Category:Meat recipes|Chow mein]]
[[Category:Poultry recipes|Chow mein]]
[[Category:Stir fried]]

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