Chicken Chowmein Masala Recipe

The chicken chowmein masala recipe - a fakeaway chicken chow mein is a perfect option for a quick and easy dinner or a party to please the crowd. Serve it as a main course or a side dish to enjoy the exciting combined flavours from India and China.

Best ever recipe for chowmein Indian style!!

About the recipe

The term chow mein arises from the Guangdong province of southern China, where chow means stir-fried or sautéed, while mein refers to noodles. So, the literal translation of chow mein is stir-fried noodles. These noodles need no introduction as they are popular among all ages all across the globe.

Chow mein is prepared with egg noodles that are stir-fried with vegetables, meat, or seafood and seasoned with soy sauce and other seasonings to make it a flavourful and satisfying meal.

In this Indo-Chinese chow mein recipe, I have given a twist to the authentic chow mein by marinating the chicken in garam masala, vinegar, and soy sauce to infuse their flavour and aroma into it. The masala-infused chicken chowmein turns out so crispy and fragrant that no one can guess that these are homemade exactly, like street-style noodles. If you try it, you will appreciate the flavours, textures, and effort that go into preparing this super delicious Indian-style chow mein recipe!

This Indian Chinese chow mein recipe is inspired by my other recipes on the blog, where I tried to add some new flavour and excitement to the traditional recipes like Maggi using Schezwan sauce, kids sandwiches with fairy bread, Haydari meze, and bhuna chicken masala in ghee.

Reasons to🧡 Chicken chowmein

There are so many reasons that you should try these Chinese egg noodles with chicken and vegetables: 

• If you love street-style chow mein, this chowmein chicken masala will surely win your heart with its flavour and aroma.
• Taste better than the chicken chowmein takeaway.
• It is a great way to use leftover chicken and vegetables to make this desi chowmein recipe.
• Versatile recipe as it can be customized to suit your tastes.
• The aroma, colour, taste, and texture of noodles make it a winner on the party table.
• It is a good option for takeaway lunches, potluck, or picnics.

Ingredients

To make these keto chicken chow mein, you need the following:

1. Vinegar- It helps in tendering meat and vegetables and also adds flavour.
2. Soy Sauce - It adds flavour and colour to the chow mein dishes.
3. Tomato sauce - Adds tangy and a little sweetness to the noodles.
4. Noodles- Use thin egg noodles to get the best out of this recipe.
5. Chicken- Thighs without skin. Use whatever you like.
6. Seasoning- Salt, garam masala, and chilli paste.
7. Vegetables- I use carrots, cabbage, bell peppers, onion, ginger, garlic, and spring onion.
8. Oil- Any oil works well for this recipe.

See the recipe card for quantities.

Step-2 Cooking Technique

• Pour oil into a medium-hot wok and spread it with a turner or spatula to coat the sides of the wok.
• Stir-fry ginger and garlic, followed by chicken on high heat for 2-5 minutes or until partially done.
• Once the chicken is partially cooked, stir-fry onions (image below).

Substitutions

• If garam masala is unavailable, use Chinese 5-spice powder. It is nearly close to garam masala.
• You can replace chilli paste with green chillies, or Schezwan sauce for a more spicy flavour.
• Replace chicken with tofu, paneer, or other protein for vegetarian options.
• Feel free to swap the vegetables you like.
• Replace soy sauce with tamari soy sauce and wheat noodles with rice noodles for gluten-free options.

Tips

• To make these fakeaway chicken chow mein, use a wok for the best results.
• Cook veggies partially to retain a crunch in them.
• Avoid overcooking noodles as these are thin noodles and may turn mushy.
• Add salt carefully, as soy sauce also contains salt.
• Use tomato sauce in a low quantity to make it mildly sweet.
• Add oil in a high quantity to prevent sticking noodles to the vessel.
• This preparation is less spicy, so adjust it accordingly.