World's Best Chicken Chowmein Recipe By Chef Hafsa | Hafsas Kitchen

egg noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Whole wheat noodles add fiber, while spaghetti is more accessible.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium option reduces salt intake, while tamari is gluten-free.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while canola is budget-friendly.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is plant-based and lower in calories, while thighs are less expensive than breasts.

Add 1 teaspoon salt to an open bowl.

In a cup, add 1 cup of milk and 1 teaspoon of salt. Mix well.

Boil the noodles until they are a nice yellow color and well cooked, then drain and wash them to remove excess starch.

In a bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons chili sauce, 1 teaspoon white vinegar, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon white pepper powder, 1 teaspoon black pepper powder, 1 teaspoon chicken powder, 1 teaspoon sugar, 2 teaspoons tomato ketchup, and a little water to create the chow mein seasoning.

Cut the bell peppers into bite-sized pieces by julienning them.

Slice the cabbage into simple slices and set aside.

Cut the carrots diagonally and then julienne them for easy assembly.

Take a chicken breast, cut it in half lengthwise, and then slice it into thin pieces.

In a bowl, mix the chicken with 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon chili sauce. Let it marinate.

In a pan, heat about 3-4 tablespoons of oil and add the marinated chicken pieces. Cook until they are browned.

Remove excess oil from the pan, leaving a little for cooking the vegetables.

Add sliced onions to the pan and cook until they are soft.

Add the chopped bell peppers, carrots, and cabbage to the pan and stir-fry until the vegetables release their flavor.

Pour the prepared seasoning into the pan and mix well, allowing it to boil.

Add the cooked noodles to the pan along with chopped scallions and mix thoroughly.

Finally, add the chicken chunks back into the pan and mix everything together, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until heated through.

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