Delicious Wet Chicken Chow Mein: A Saucy Take on Your Favorite Takeaway!

Chicken Chow Mein in Sauce

Step 1: Prepare the Chicken

• Cut the chicken against the grain.
• Add the chicken to a wok and cover with cold water.
• Mix in some bicarbonate soda and let it sit for about 10 minutes. [00:00]

Step 2: Poach the Chicken

• Poach the chicken in the water (do not let it boil).
• Once cooked, rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. [00:30]

Step 3: Prepare the Noodles

• Cook the noodles in boiling water for 2.5 minutes.
• Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Set aside. [01:00]

Step 4: Cook the Vegetables and Chicken

• Heat vegetable oil in a wok.
• Add sliced onions and cook until they start to brown.
• Add the poached chicken, finely sliced carrots, salt, and MSG. Brown the MSG until fragrant. [01:30]

Step 5: Add Noodles and Sauce

• Add spring onions and the cooked noodles to the wok. Let them sit to char slightly. [02:00]
• Add some water, dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, and optional Chinese rice wine. Let it bubble for 20-30 seconds. [02:30]

Step 6: Thicken the Sauce

• Add bean sprouts and use potato starch slurry to thicken the sauce. [03:00]

Step 7: Serve

• Dish up your Chicken Chow Mein in Sauce and enjoy! [03:30]