Follow these steps to make a delicious entree of chicken chow mein.
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2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
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¾ cups crispy chow mein noodles
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¼ cups chicken broth
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¼ cups peanut oil
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¼ medium white onion , minced
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1 green onion , finely sliced
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¼ cups fresh snow peas , trimmed
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2 medium garlic cloves , minced
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1 medium stalk of celery , sliced thin
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½ cups fresh mushrooms
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1⁄3 cups canned water chesnuts , chopped
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¼ cups bean sprouts
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3 hoisin sauce
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1 soy sauce
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1 tsp sugar
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1 ½ chinese 5 spice powder , This is a special blend of spices found in the spice aisle of your grocery store
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2 tsp cornstarch
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1 tsp salt
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¼ tsp pepper
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- Serves:
- 1
- Preparation Time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking Time:
- 20 minutes
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Step 1: Make the sauce
Combine the hoison sauce, soy sauce, sugar and cornstarch in a bowl. Mix with a spoon or use a whisk until properly combined. Set the sauce aside.
Step 2: Prepare the chicken breasts
Cut the chicken breasts into cubes. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
Step 3: Heating the pan
Heat a skillet or wok on high heat and add the peanut oil. Make sure the oil is very hot.
Step 4: Begin the stir fry
Put the garlic, white onion, green onion and 5 spice powder into the skillet or wok and cook for 30-60 seconds.
Step 5: Stir fry the chicken
Add the chicken to skillet or wok and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Step 6: Add vegetables
Add the celery and mushrooms to the skillet or work and cook for an additional 2 minutes. The celery and mushrooms should still be slightly crisp.
Step 7: Add the water chesnuts
Add the water chestnuts to the skillet or wok.
 | Water Chestnuts are part of a plant that is cultivated in flooded rice paddy fields. |
Step 8: De-glaze the wok
De-glaze the skillet or wok by adding the chicken broth. Stir until the broth is well combined with all of the ingredients.
Step 9: Bring the mixture to a boil
Bring the mixture to a boil and allow it to boil for one minute.
Step 10: Turn down the heat
Turn down the heat and add the snow peas and bean sprouts. Mix to combine all of the ingredients.
Step 11: Finish the dish
Sprinkle the chow mein noodles over the entire dish.
Serve the dish with your favorite white or brown rice and enjoy!
