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Chicken Chow Mein

Name: Chicken Chow Mein
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 180 g dried wheat noodles; 250 g boneless chicken, thinly sliced; 180 g cabbage, shredded; 80 g carrot, julienned; 1 pieces scallion, sliced; 1.5 tbsp neutral oil; 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced; 1.5 tbsp light soy sauce; 1 tsp sesame oil; 3 tbsp water for pan

鸡肉炒面 · Jī ròu chǎo miàn

Wheat noodles stir-fried with chicken, cabbage, and carrot. Cook noodles just short of tender before finishing in the pan.

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Prep12 min

Cook15 min

Serves2

DifficultyEasy

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Recipe guide · not yet kitchen-testedAI-assisted editorial draft. Timing depends on your stove, pan, and ingredient size. Use the doneness checks below.

Let’s get cooking

01
Boil noodles
Cook noodles in boiling water following the package, stopping 1 minute before fully tender. Drain well. Mix soy sauce, sesame oil, and pan water.
02
Cook chicken
Heat oil and stir-fry chicken for 5–7 minutes until the centre reaches 74°C. Lift out onto a clean plate.
03
Soften vegetables
Add garlic, carrot, and cabbage to the pan. Toss for 3–4 minutes until the cabbage wilts.
04
Toss the noodles
Add noodles, cooked chicken, and sauce. Use tongs to lift and turn for 2–3 minutes until everything is hot. If dry, add a splash of water. Scatter scallion.