Mushroom and Garlic Chicken Chow Mein

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Chicken and garlicky mushrooms pair perfectly in this easy Chinese chow mein recipe.

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Todd Porter and Diane Cu
Todd Porter & Diane Cu
Todd Porter and Diane Cu

F&W Digital Food Awards Winners Website White on Rice Couple Profile Todd Porter and Diane Cu don't just post recipes; they blog about the parties they throw in their Los Angeles garden. They invite readers to join them, not just figuratively but literally. "So many of our friendships started with a hello on Twitter," Cu says. Like the blog, their book, Bountiful, features recipes inspired by their garden and their backgrounds: He grew up on a ranch in Oregon; she was born in Vietnam. "What's funny is, Todd is almost more Asian than me. He cooks with chopsticks and studied Japanese," Cu says.

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Published on August 15, 2014
Mushroom and Garlic Chicken Chow Mein
Photo: © Todd Porter & Diane Cu
Total Time:
30 mins
Yield:
2 to 3
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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces yellow Chinese egg noodles

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce

  • 1 tablespoon hoisin

  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar

  • 2 tablespoons water

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 8 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped

  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger

  • 1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken, cut 1/2-inch thick

  • 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced

  • 4 scallions, cut into one-inch pieces

Directions

  1. Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Rinse under cold water, drain and set aside.

  2. In medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin, rice vinegar, brown sugar and water. Set aside.

  3. Heat a large pan or wok on medium-high heat. Add the oil and then stir in the garlic, onion, and ginger. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until the garlic and onions are soft and fragrant.

  4. Stir in the chicken and mushrooms. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until the chicken is browned and nearly cooked through.

  5. Stir in the scallions and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until the scallions are tender. Add noodles and sauce mixture. Toss everything together until combined and heated through, about 2 minutes. Serve hot.

Originally appeared: March 2013

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