Chicken Yi Mein Noodles
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
80 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Chicken Yi Mein Noodles
Description
Chicken Yi Mein Noodles feature boiled Yi Mein egg noodles known for their elasticity, paired with chicken thighs marinated in a blend of oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, salt, and cornstarch to ensure tender, flavorful meat. The chicken strips are stir-fried with ginger and green onions to add fragrant notes. Bean sprouts cooked briefly with salt add a crisp element, complementing the chewy noodles and tender chicken. Sesame oil finishes the dish with a nutty aroma. The dish is assembled by layering noodles with the bean sprouts and pouring the chicken and sauce mixture on top, combining all into a balanced texture and taste.
The marinade’s cornstarch helps create a slight sauce that clings to the chicken and noodles, adding moisture without heaviness. The quick cooking of the bean sprouts preserves their fresh crunch, contrasting with the softness of the noodles. This dish showcases a straightforward Asian stir-fry technique that balances protein, vegetables, and noodles efficiently.
To serve, present the noodles topped with the stir-fried bean sprouts and chicken with sauce mixed throughout. It’s suitable for a weeknight meal and highlights moderately seasoned chicken enhanced by the oyster and soy sauces. The ginger and green onion bring brightness without overpowering the dish.
When cooking Yi Mein noodles, take care not to overcook them to maintain their chewiness and elasticity. Marinating the chicken for at least 15 minutes helps maximize flavor and tenderness. Pouring the chicken sauce over the noodles and sprouts just before serving melds the components together nicely.
Ingredients
- 2 Yi Mein noodles small pack 8 oz
- 2 big pieces chicken thighs boneless & skinless
- 3 cups bean sprouts
- 2 ticks green onion
- 2 lices ginger (cut into small strips)
- ½ tablespoon sesame oil
- ½ tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/16 teaspoon salt (For stir fried sprout beans)
- ¾ cup water
Marinated Chicken Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ½ tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Cut 2 sticks of green onion into strips.
- Cut 2 big pieces of boneless and skinless chicken thighs into small strips.
- Then, put the chicken into a container. Add 3 tablespoons of oysters sauce, ⅛ teaspoon of salt, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, ½ tablespoon of sugar, 2 teaspoons of cornstarch.
- Mix it well and let it marinade for at least 15 minutes before cooking.
- Boil some water in a pot until water is bubbling. Then add 2 blocks of yi mein noodles (8 oz) and let it cook for 2-3 minutes. Turn off the fire and cover the lid and wait for a couple minutes. After that, drain the water and put the cooked yi mein noodles on a plate. Set it aside.
- Pour ½ tablespoon of vegetable oil into a pan, turn on fire to medium high. Add 3 cups of washed sprout beans and 1/16 teaspoon of salt. Stir fry for a couple minutes. After that, put cooked sprout beans on top of the noodles and set it aside.
- Next, pour ½ tablespoon sesame oil into a pan. Then, turn on medium high fire, pour the marinated chicken and 2 ginger slices that cut into small strips. Stir fry the chicken a little bit.
- The following step, add ¾ cup of water and keep stirring until the chicken is cooked. Then, turn off the fire. (You can add green onion to the chicken and sauce now or topping later). After that, pour the cooked chicken and sauce over the sprout beans and noodles.
Notes
- Do not overcook the Yi Mein noodles to preserve their elasticity and chewiness.
- Marinate the chicken strips for at least 15 minutes to develop flavor and tenderness.
- Serve immediately after adding the chicken sauce to keep the noodles and sprouts from becoming soggy.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 80 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 80kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 999mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 16IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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