Umami Chicken Chow Mein: Savory Stir-Fry Perfection!

Umami Chicken Chow Mein 🍜

Recipe Information:

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Description:

When craving that delightful mix of savory and satisfying flavors, this Umami Chicken Chow Mein comes to the rescue! Inspired by the flavors of a beloved Minneapolis take-out joint, this recipe captures the essence of light sauce-based chow mein, perfect for a quick and easy meal. Whether you’re in Texas or Minneapolis, this dish promises a taste of home in every bite!

Ingredients:

Quantity	Ingredient
1	Onion
1	Celery
3/4	Sliced Water Chestnuts
1/2	Bean Sprouts
2 cups	Chicken Broth
2 cups	Water
1 tablespoon	Cornstarch
1 teaspoon	Salt
1 teaspoon	White Pepper
1 teaspoon	Accent Seasoning
	Cooking Oil, for sautéing

Instructions:

Prepare Your Ingredients:
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- Chop the onion into bite-sized pieces.
- Slice the celery into thin pieces.
- Drain and rinse the sliced water chestnuts.
- Rinse the bean sprouts thoroughly.
Sauté Vegetables:
- In a large skillet or wok, heat some cooking oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sliced celery to the skillet.
- Sauté until the vegetables are tender and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
Add Chicken and Bean Sprouts:
- Push the vegetables to the side of the skillet, creating a space in the center.
- Add the chicken pieces to the center of the skillet.
- Stir-fry the chicken until it’s no longer pink, about 5-6 minutes.
- Once the chicken is cooked through, add the bean sprouts to the skillet.
Create the Sauce:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken broth and water.
- Add salt, white pepper, and Accent seasoning to the broth mixture.
- Stir well to combine all the flavors.
Thicken the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with a splash of water to create a slurry.
- Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the skillet, stirring constantly.
- Continue to cook and stir until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
Finish and Serve:
- Once the sauce has thickened, remove the skillet from heat.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve your delicious Umami Chicken Chow Mein over a bed of steamed rice or chow mein noodles.

Tips for a Flavorful Chow Mein:

For an extra umami kick, add a splash of soy sauce or oyster sauce to the sauce mixture.
Feel free to customize your chow mein with additional vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, or snow peas.
Garnish with chopped green onions or toasted sesame seeds for a burst of freshness and texture.