Chicken Chow Mein with Best Chow Mein Sauce
Picture yourself settling down with a comforting meal of Chicken Chow Mein on a cozy evening; the noodles, perfectly cooked, blending with pieces of chicken and crunchy vibrant vegetables. Every mouthful is a symphony of tastes courtesy of the Chow Mein sauce that brings everything together. It's like receiving an embrace from a dish that takes you straight to the heart of Asian cuisine, where tradition seamlessly meets homely comfort.
8 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
- 3 tablespoons of oil
- 12 ounces of uncooked chow mein noodles
- 2 cups of cabbage
- 1 large carrot julienned
- Half a batch of green onions
- 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
Chow Mein Sauce:
- 6 tablespoons of oyster sauce
- 3 tablespoons of low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons of light sesame oil ensure it's not toasted!
- Half a cup of chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk oyster sauce, sugar, sesame oil, soy sauce, broth, and cornstarch. Set this flavor bomb aside.
- Cook noodles as per the pack's wisdom, then cool them with a quick rinse.
- In a heated wok, sizzle chicken strips to a beautiful golden hue. Set aside.
- In the same wok, sauté carrots, cabbage, and garlic until they start to shimmer and soften.
- Reunite chicken, noodles, and that sauce. Mix for a couple of minutes, ensuring a lovely coat.
- Top with green onion confetti. Dive in while it's steaming!
- There you go, a whirlwind journey to the perfect Chow Mein!
Notes
To make this Chicken Chow Mein gluten-free and equally delicious you can regard the following adjustments:
Noodles: You can choose chow mein noodles that are approved gluten-free or opt for rice noodles as a substitute.
Soy Sauce: It's important to make sure you pick a gluten-free soy sauce or tamari which naturally contains no gluten and offers a similar savory taste.
Oyster Sauce: Some brands of oyster sauce may possess gluten so it's paramount to read the labels and decide a gluten-free variant.
Checking Ingredients: While most of the elements are usually free from gluten it's consistently ingenious to double-check the labels for any hidden whiffs of gluten especially in sauces or broths.
By making these adjustments, you can savor a rendition of this dish that is completely free from gluten, without compromising on its savors!