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Chow MeinNagi Pressure Cooker Recipe

Quick and flavorful chicken chow mein made in a pressure cooker using tender chicken, cabbage, bean sprouts and a savory sauce. Ready in just 15 minutes for a satisfying, Asian-inspired dish!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 2 people
Calories 554 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl Large

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 200 g chicken breast or thigh fillets thinly sliced
  • 4 cups green cabbage finely shredded
  • 1 ½ tablespoon peanut oil or similar cooking oil
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 200 g chow mein noodles cooked and drained
  • 1 carrot julienned
  • 1 ½ cups bean sprouts
  • 3 green onions cut into 2 inch pieces
  • ¼ cup water mixed with 2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 ½ tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 ½ tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 ½ tablespoon Chinese cooking wine or Mirin
  • 2 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon if using Mirin
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil
  • white pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Mix cornstarch and water to make the slurry and set aside.
  • Cook chow mein noodles per package instructions, drain and set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in wok/skillet over high heat. Stir-fry chicken for 2-3 minutes until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  • In same wok add remaining oil and garlic. Stir-fry 15 seconds until aromatic.
  • Add cabbage and carrot. Stir-fry 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
  • Return chicken to wok and add noodles, bean sprouts, and green onions.
  • Pour in slurry and sauces. Stir-fry 1-2 minutes until heated through and sauce thickens.
  • Drizzle sesame oil and sprinkle white pepper. Toss to combine and serve.

Notes

Quick release pressure at finish to keep noodles perfectly tender. Store leftovers in fridge for 3 days or freeze up to 1 month. Reheat on low heat with splash of water or oil to keep moist.