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Chicken Chowmein and Hot Garlic Chicken

A comforting duo of Chicken Chowmein and Hot Garlic Chicken, perfect for a cozy dinner that comes together quickly and pleases everyone.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Chowmein

  • 200 g Noodles Boiled as per package instructions; thicker noodles are preferred.
  • 100 g Chicken For Chowmein.
  • 2 Eggs For a fluffy texture.
  • 1 medium Carrot Julienned for Chowmein.
  • 1 cup Cabbage Shredded for crunch.
  • 1 medium Capsicum Sliced for Chowmein.
  • 2-3 stalks Spring Onions Chopped for freshness.
  • 4-5 cloves Garlic Minced for flavor.
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce Classic flavor enhancer.
  • 1 tbsp Oyster Sauce Adds umami.
  • 1 tbsp Chili Sauce For heat.
  • 1 tbsp Vinegar For acidity.
  • Salt To taste.
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper For spice.
  • 5-6 tbsp Oil For frying; can use vegetable or olive oil.

For the Hot Garlic Chicken

  • 350 g Chicken Fresh chicken thighs, works great for frying.
  • 1/2 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste For marinating.
  • 1/2 tbsp All Purpose Flour For coating.
  • 2 1/2 tbsp Cornflour Used for crispiness.
  • 4 tbsp Tomato Sauce For sauce sweetness.
  • 2 tbsp Red Chili Sauce Adjust per heat preference.
  • 1 tsp Dark Soya Sauce For color and flavor.
  • 1 tsp White Vinegar For zest.
  • 1 tsp Sugar For flavor balance.
  • 1/2 tsp Chicken Powder Enhances chicken flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Water For sauce consistency.
  • 2-3 Dried Red Chillies For drama.
  • 3 Green Chillies Fresh and spicy.
  • 2-3 tbsp Spring Onion Greens For garnish.

Instructions
 

Chicken Chowmein Preparation

  • Start by heating 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips and stir-fry until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same wok, add the eggs to the leftover oil and scramble until just set. Remove and set aside.
  • Add another splash of oil (2 tablespoons) to the wok, then add the minced garlic and stir until fragrant. Add the carrot, cabbage, and capsicum. Stir-fry on high heat for 2-3 minutes until vibrant but still crunchy.
  • Carefully add the boiled noodles, cooked chicken, and scrambled eggs to sautéing veggies. Mix everything together.
  • Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce, chili sauce, and vinegar. Season with salt and black pepper. Toss everything and finish cooking on high heat.
  • Before serving, toss in chopped spring onions and give one last stir. Serve hot.

Hot Garlic Chicken Preparation

  • Marinate chicken with salt, pepper, and ginger garlic paste for about 15 minutes.
  • After marinating, mix in all purpose flour, cornflour, and eggs to coat the chicken.
  • Heat 2-3 tablespoons of oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the marinated chicken until golden and crispy, about 7-8 minutes.
  • In a bowl, mix together tomato sauce, red chili sauce, dark soy sauce, white vinegar, sugar, chicken powder, cornflour, and water.
  • Sauté garlic, dried red chillies, and green chillies until garlic is light golden. Add spring onion whites and sauté again.
  • Add the prepared sauce to the pan and bring to a boil. Add in the fried chicken and mix well, adding more water for gravy if desired.
  • Top with spring onion greens and serve hot.

Notes

High heat is key; prep ingredients beforehand; taste as you go for flavor balance.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8g
Keyword Chicken Chowmein, Comfort Food, High Protein Meals, Hot Garlic Chicken, Quick Dinner
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