Chicken and Prawn Chow Mein

Chow mein packed with lots of veg, chicken, and prawns. Making an authentic Chinese meal at home doesn't get easier than this! It sounds unusual but sprinkle this stir fry with a pinch of sugar before eating, it gives it a very appetizing kick.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 691 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1 cup chopped broccoli
• 1 cup chopped zucchini
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
• 1 (16 ounce) package egg noodles
• 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
• 1 pinch white sugar, or to taste
• ⅔ pound prawns, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup chopped green cabbage
• 10 ounces diced boneless chicken
• ¼ teaspoon sesame oil, to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil; add 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon vegetable oil. Add prawns, cabbage, carrots, zucchini, mushrooms, broccoli, and egg noodles; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Rinse under cold water; drain well.

Step 2

Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add chicken; cook and stir until browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Add prawns, vegetables, and egg noodles; cook and stir until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 3

Season mixture with chicken bouillon granules, soy sauce, and 2 teaspoons salt; mix well. Drizzle sesame oil and sprinkle sugar over chow mein before serving.