Chicken Chow Mein with Minced Chicken, Cabbage, Carrots, and Caramelized Sauce

Chicken Chow Mein with Minced Chicken, Cabbage, Carrots, and Caramelized Sauce

Ingredients (for 4 people):

For the chow mein:

250 g chow mein noodles or egg noodles

300 g minced chicken

2 tbsp sesame oil (or other neutral oil)

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 piece fresh ginger (1 tsp), grated

2 carrots, cut into julienne strips

2 large handfuls of shredded cabbage (white or Chinese)

2 green onions, sliced ​​(optional)

For the caramelized sauce:

3 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp sweet soy sauce (or 1 tsp brown sugar)

1 tbsp hoisin sauce (or oyster sauce)

1 tbsp rice vinegar (or lemon juice)

1 tsp toasted sesame oil

1 tbsp honey or brown sugar

1 tsp cornstarch diluted in 2 tbsp water (optional for thickening)

Preparation:

Cook the noodles:

Cook the noodles according to package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.

Cook the minced chicken:

In a wok or large pan, heat the oil. Add the minced chicken and sauté until well browned.

Add the vegetables:

Add the garlic, ginger, carrots, and cabbage. Sauté over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.

Prepare the sauce:

In a bowl, mix all the sauce ingredients. Pour over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Let it reduce slightly (add the cornstarch mixture if you want a thicker sauce). Mix with the noodles:

Add the cooked noodles to the wok. Mix well to coat all the noodles with the sauce.

Serve:

Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot.

Tips:

You can substitute the ground chicken with beef, pork, or crumbled tofu.

For extra spice, add a few drops of sriracha or chili sauce.