Cantonese Chicken Chow Mein Noodles
Cantonese Chicken Chow Mein Noodles features tender slices of chicken and crisp bean sprouts coated in a glossy, umami-rich sauce, all layered over pan-fried egg noodles with a light crunch. Peppery notes and a touch of sesame round out the flavor. Serve it hot for a comforting weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend meal with friends.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook22 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cantonese Chicken Chow Mein Noodles, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 39
- Heart Health
- 44
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine the chicken with the egg white, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, and sesame oil in a bowl.
- 2
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the egg noodles and cook until soft, about 4 minutes. Drain, then spread them on paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- 3
Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium heat. Cook and stir the noodles in the hot oil until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- 4
Add the chicken to the wok and cook, stirring frequently, until it turns white, about 2 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer it to a bowl.
- 5
Pour the chicken stock into the wok and stir in the spring onions, soy sauce, rice wine, white pepper, and black pepper.
- 6
Stir 1 tablespoon cornstarch with water in a small bowl until smooth. Pour it into the wok. Stir in the oyster sauce. Add the chicken and bean sprouts, then cook and stir until the chicken is tender and the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Serve over the noodles.
- Calories 413.42 kcal High 21%
- Protein 27.06 g Good Source 54%
- Carbohydrate 55.19 g 20%
- Total Fat 10.31 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 1.27 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 46.97 mg Moderate 16%
- Sodium 2196.29 mg High 95%
- Dietary Fiber 3.24 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 4.86 g --
- Added Sugars 2.56 g Moderate 5%
- Calcium 83.57 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 3.24 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 615.35 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 54.3 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 0.29 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Corn 🌽
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Cantonese Chicken Chow Mein Noodles is made with 15 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 42 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bean Sprouts, Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, and Chow Mein Noodles. Each serving provides about 413.42 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cantonese Chicken Chow Mein Noodles made of?
- The main ingredients are Bean Sprouts, Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Chow Mein Noodles, Cornstarch. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cantonese Chicken Chow Mein Noodles?
- About 42 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 22 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 413.42 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cantonese Chicken Chow Mein Noodles easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Cantonese Chicken Chow Mein Noodles healthy?
- Cantonese Chicken Chow Mein Noodles has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 413.42 calories and 27.06 g of protein, or 54% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2196.29 mg (95% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.27 g (6% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.56 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Sesame, Corn and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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