Chicken Chow Mein Recipe

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Chicken Chow Mein
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Boil the noodles according to package instructions.
  2. Drain in colander in the sink and rinse under cold tunning water.
  3. Shake the colander to drain off excess water and pat noodles dry with a towel.
  4. Heat 1/4 cup peanut oil in large seasoned wok or non-stick skillet over high heat.
  5. Add the noodles, spreading them out to evenly cover the skillet, and fry, turning once, until golden brown and crispy, about 8 minutes. (Break the noodles up, by stirring, near the end of cooking).
  6. Transfer noodles to a paper towel-lined plate and season with salt to taste.
  7. Set aside.
  8. Discard any excess oil and wipe out the pan.
  9. OR.
  10. Can use bought chow mein noodles (much easier).
  11. Whisk together the chicken broth, oyster sauce, soy sauce or tamari, cornstarch and sugar in a small bowl; set aside.
  12. Season the chicken with the dark sesame oil, salt, blk pepper crushed red pepper flakes & set aside.
  13. Heat the skillet over high heat.
  14. Heat the remaining 2 Tablespoons peanut oil until very hot.
  15. Add the ginger, garlic, scallion, & red pepper flakes, stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  16. Add the chicken and stir-fry, until lightly browned, about 1-1/2 minutes.
  17. Add the onion, celery and mushrooms, and stir-fry, until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
  18. Add the water chestnuts.
  19. Spread the ingredients to the outside of the pan to form a well in the center.
  20. Pour the chicken broth mixture into the well, bring to a boil, and stir to coat the chow mein mixture.
  21. Stir in the bean sprouts and snow peas.
  22. Sprinkle with cashew pieces.
  23. Season generously.
  24. Serve over white rice and serve the chow mein noodles on the side.
  25. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 582.35 Kcal (2438 kJ)
Calories from fat 281.62 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31.29g 48%
Cholesterol 46.41mg 15%
Sodium 871.85mg 36%
Potassium 703.33mg 15%
Total Carbs 51.13g 17%
Sugars 4.97g 20%
Dietary Fiber 3.07g 12%
Protein 28.36g 57%
Vitamin C 9.2mg 15%
Iron 4mg 22%
Calcium 48.5mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 162.74 Kcal (681 kJ)
Calories from fat 78.7 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.74g 48%
Cholesterol 12.97mg 15%
Sodium 243.64mg 36%
Potassium 196.55mg 15%
Total Carbs 14.29g 17%
Sugars 1.39g 20%
Dietary Fiber 0.86g 12%
Protein 7.93g 57%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 15%
Iron 1.1mg 22%
Calcium 13.6mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.6
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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