Ingredients
350g packet fresh chow mein noodles
2 teaspoons cornflour
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil
400g chicken thigh fillets, thinly sliced
1 medium brown onion, cut into wedges
1 small carrot, peeled, sliced
1 garlic clove, crushed
1cm piece fresh ginger, peeled, grated
410g can whole baby corn spears, drained, halved lengthways
100g cup mushrooms, sliced
1 small baby wombok (Chinese cabbage), trimmed, roughly shredded
3 green onions, cut into 5cm lengths
Instructions
Place noodles in a heatproof bowl. Cover with boiling water. Stand for 5 minutes or until tender. Drain. Using a fork, separate noodles. Cover to keep warm.
Meanwhile, whisk corn flour and soy sauce in a jug until smooth. Stir in oyster sauce and sesame oil.
Heat a wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon peanut oil. Swirl to coat. Cook chicken, in batches, for 1 to 2 minutes or until browned. Transfer to a bowl.
Heat remaining oil in wok. Add brown onion. Stir-fry for 2 minutes or until tender. Add carrot. Stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, corn and mushroom. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes or until corn and mushroom is just tender.
Return chicken and juices to wok. Add sauce mixture. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes or until sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through. Add wombok and green onion. Toss to combine. Serve on noodles.
Key Points About Ingredients:
- Fresh chow mein noodles cook quickly by simply soaking in boiling water, making them ideal for speedy weeknight meals — look for them in the refrigerated section of Asian grocery stores.
- Chicken thigh fillets are preferred over breast in stir-fries because their higher fat content keeps them juicy and flavorful even at the high heat of a wok.
- Baby wombok (Chinese cabbage) adds a delicate crunch and mild sweetness; add it last so it wilts gently without becoming soggy.
- Oyster sauce provides a rich umami depth that balances the saltiness of soy sauce — together they form the backbone of classic chow mein flavor.
- Cornflour whisked into the sauce helps it thicken quickly in the wok, creating that signature glossy restaurant-style coating on the noodles and chicken.
Key Nutritional Insights:
- Each serving provides a solid 38g of protein primarily from chicken thigh, supporting muscle maintenance and satiety.
- The mix of carrot, wombok, mushrooms, baby corn, and green onion contributes a range of vitamins including vitamin C, vitamin K, and folate for a nutrient-dense meal.
- Peanut oil and sesame oil provide heart-healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats in modest amounts, keeping total fat reasonable for a stir-fry dish.
- Using reduced-sodium soy sauce can significantly lower the sodium content per serving, making this dish more suitable for those monitoring their salt intake.
- Baby corn is low in calories yet high in fiber and adds satisfying bulk to the dish without significantly raising the carbohydrate load.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size1
- Amount per serving
- Calories520
- Standard DV% Daily Value*
- Total Fat16 g72 g22.22%
- Saturated Fat4 g20 g20%
- Trans Fat0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat4 g
- Monounsaturated Fat7 g
- Cholesterol110 mg300 mg36.67%
- Sodium980 mg2300 mg42.61%
- Total Carbohydrate58 g275 g21.09%
- Dietary Fiber5 g28 g17.86%
- Total Sugars7 g
- Added Sugars2 g50 g4%
- Sugar Alcohal0 g
- Protein38 g50 g76%
- Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol)8 mcg20 mcg40%
- Calcium85 mg1300 mg6.54%
- Iron3 mg18 mg16.67%
- Potassium720 mg4700 mg15.32%
- Vitamin A2800 mcg900 mcg311.11%
- Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)22 mg90 mg24.44%
- Vitamin E (Tocopherol)2 mg15 mg13.33%
- Vitamin K38 mcg120 mcg31.67%
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)0.3 mg1.2 mg25%
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)0.35 mg1.3 mg26.92%
- Vitamin B3 (Niacin)9 mg16 mg56.25%
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)0.8 mg1.7 mg47.06%
- Folate55 mcg400 mcg13.75%
- Vitamin B12 (Cobalamine)0.5 mcg2.4 mcg20.83%
- Biotin8 mcg30 mcg26.67%
- Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)1.8 mg5 mg36%
- Choline95 mg550 mg17.27%
- Phosphorus380 mg1250 mg30.4%
- Iodine6 mcg150 mcg4%
- Magnesium55 mg420 mg13.1%
- Zinc3 mg11 mg27.27%
- Selenium32 mcg55 mcg58.18%
- Copper0.3 mg0.9 mg33.33%
- Manganese0.8 mg2.3 mg34.78%
- Chromium4 mcg35 mcg11.43%
- Molybdenum12 mcg45 mcg26.67%
- Chloride480 mg2300 mg20.87%
