Hong Kong Style Noodles with Chicken and Vegetables |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
1/4 cup soy sauce, divided |
2 tablespoons minced ginger |
1 tablespoons minced garlic |
2 tablespoons chili garlic paste |
4 tablespoons cornstarch, divided |
2 cups chicken breast, cut 1/4-inch slices, skinless |
16 ounces chow mein noodles |
1/2 cup canola oil |
1 cup 1/8-inch julienne white onion |
1/2 cup 1/4-inch strips red bell pepper |
1 cup 1/4-inch sticks cut carrot |
1 cup 1/2-inch bias cut celery |
1/2 cup 1/2-inch strips shiitake mushrooms |
3/4 cup 1/2-inch strips snow peas |
1 cup mung bean sprouts |
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce |
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil |
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken stock |
1/2 cup strips green onions |
Directions:
1. In a re-sealable plastic bag add, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, ginger, garlic, chili garlic paste, 2 tablespoons cornstarch and mix thoroughly, then add chicken and marinate for 1 hour.
2. In a medium stock pot boil water and cook chow mein noodles until al dente, remove and shock in ice bath, shake dry and toss with 2 tablespoons oil to keep from sticking.
3. In a large saute pan or wok, heat 2 tablespoons oil to almost smoke point and add chicken, separating each peace upon entry. Cook until browned on all sides. Remove and hold warm.
4. In same wok, add 2 tablespoons oil. Heat until almost the smoke point, then add the onions, bell peppers, carrots and celery., Saute for 2 minutes then add mushrooms, peas and bean sprouts. Cook for 1 minute, then add chicken saute for 1 minute, add hoisin, 3 tablespoons soy sauce and sesame oil, toss and remove.
5. Heat a 12-inch nonstick saute pan, add 3 tablespoons oil, heat to almost smoke point, and add chilled chow mein noodles. Cook on one side until crispy light golden brown. Flip noodles and another 2 tablespoons of oil and cook other side. When done, remove and let drain on paper towels, while holding warm.
6. Mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch and chicken stock, and deglaze hot wok with mixture and let reduce by one-third.
7. Place noodles on a rimmed serving platter, top with chicken and vegetable saute, and pour chicken reduction over top. Garnish with green onions.
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