Gluten free chicken chow mein recipe, anyone? No, you’re not dreaming, Mark has only gone and done it for me yet again – created a dish that I never thought I’d eat again. I’m just here to do what I always do… steal his recipe and share it with you guys! This recipe is onion and garlic free too.
I’ve totally lost count of the amount of times that I’ve said something like “I never thought I’d eat this ever again..” but it’s just sad how true it is! But as Mark has been doing lately, he’s been recreating aaaaall of my fave Chinese takeaway dishes for me and next up is his gluten free chicken chow mein recipe!
But wait, I thought egg noodles weren’t gluten free?
Well, they’re definitely not and there’s no change on that one, so don’t head to your local Chinese takeaway and order this!
So what did we use? Well, we used what we’ve both been wanting to try for aaaages: Oomi noodles. They’re gluten free and they look exactly like the egg noodles you’d usually have in a chow mein.
They’ve been around in Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and Tesco (I’ve seen them for sale online, but I haven’t seen them in my local Tesco for aaaages) for a while. But what put us off a little bit is that they’re made from… fish!
(so definitely not vegan or veggie friendly, sadly! I’d recommend using ribbon rice noodles instead if you still fancy giving this recipe a go)
I know it sounds a bit weird (I’m pretty sure it is!) but they’re the only route to a good gluten free chow mein, so I was willing to give them a try.
What also put off trying these noodles sooner is that they’re not dairy free either – they contain milk protein. So Mark couldn’t really eat these, but he didn’t care as made them especially for me!
(he can eat gluten, so normal egg noodles are ok for him anyway – I’m sure he’ll make his own version just for himself eventually!)
But in all honesty, the subtle smell of fish coming from these noodles didn’t put me off! And once they’re all cooked and dressed, you’d never know they were made from fish at all.
So with the noodles sorted, what else is there really to say about Mark’s gluten free chicken chow mein recipe?
Well, firstly, he’s based them on the chicken chow mein you’d order straight from your local Chinese takeaway – right down to how they’d cook the chicken.
By poaching the chicken thighs in water, they cook soooo quick and they retain so much of their moisture. Honestly, just try it, it tastes exactly how I remember – maybe even better!
And you can do it all with just 5 ingredients. How crazy is that? But the taste is just so spot on.
Looking for more of Mark’s gluten free Chinese takeaway recipes? Check out this blog post here:10 gluten free Chinese takeaway recipes you won’t believe you can eat.
Right, it’s about time I shared Mark’sgluten free chicken chow mein recipe!
Mark's 5-Ingredient Gluten Free Chicken Chow Mein Recipe
Gluten free chicken chow mein recipe, anyone? It's so easy to make it you only need 5 ingredients. It's just like what you'd order from the takeaway!
SERVINGS: 2 people
PREP TIME: 5 minutes mins
TOTAL TIME: 15 minutes mins
Ingredients
- 230 g Oomi Protein Noodles (You can buy them in Sainsbury's, Tesco and Morrison's - they contain milk though!)
- 3 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
- 150 g grated/finely chopped carrot
- 2 big handfuls beansprouts
- 40 ml gluten free soy sauce
Instructions
Start by poaching your boneless, skinless chicken thighs. Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil and add your chicken thighs. Immediately down the heat a little, but make sure it's still bubbling nicely. They should take around 8-10 minutes to cook through.
Add two tablespoons of oil to your wok. Put it on a medium-high heat, but bear in mind that you'll need to keep constantly stirring at this heat.
Throw in your carrot and fry until slightly softened - this should take around 1-2 minutes.
Once your chicken thighs have cooked through, remove them from the boiling water and allow to cool so you can handle them. Once cool enough, chop them into bite-size strips.
Add your cooked, chopped chicken thighs and your Oomi noodles to the wok. They'll loosen up a little as they get warmer, so give them about 20 seconds before you try and pry them apart.
After your noodles have come apart a little, add in your beansprouts, a quarter tsp of salt and keep mixing everything in for a minute.
Lastly, add your gluten free soy sauce and stir once again for another minute.
Sprinkle some spring onion greens on top (optional) and enjoy!
Thanks for reading all about Mark’s gluten free chicken chow mein recipe!If you make it, I’d love to see how it turns out so don’t forget to take a snap of your creations and tag me on Instagram!
Plus, I’m giving away a £50 supermarket voucher every month to my fave pic, so get cooking!
Any questions about the recipe? Please do let me know by following me onInstagram and leaving me a comment!
Thanks for reading,
Becky xxx
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Gluten-Free Recipe
FAQs
Can you get gluten free chow mein noodles? Usually chow mein would be cooked with egg noodles, which contain wheat flour. Sadly I've never seen a gluten free version of egg noodles on the shelf. However, I make my own gluten free noodles using a really simple recipe which takes no time at all.
Does chicken chow mein contain gluten? ›
Avoid: soy sauce (unless labeled gluten-free), oyster sauce, hoisin sauce; dumplings, egg roll or wonton wrappers (made of wheat flour); chow mein, lo mein, or other noodles made of wheat.
What is the difference between chow mein and lo mein Chinese takeout? ›
The sauce: Chow mein is more of a dry noodle dish with an extremely light and delicate sauce — if any sauce at all. Lo mein is a saucy noodle dish that depends on a rich sauce for much of its flavor. The texture: Chow mein noodles tend to be crunchier than lo mein noodles due to the way they are cooked.
What type of noodles do Chinese takeaways use? ›
Lucky Boat No. 1 Thick Noodles are a staple in Chinese Restaurants and Takeaways in the UK. Perfect for stir-fries, salads and curries, the noodles are versatile whilst also providing excellent mouthfeel and taste. The noodles are firm and elastic, separate easily with no clumping, so there is no waste.
What Chinese takeaway dishes are gluten-free? ›
Thinking of ordering a Chinese takeaway?
- Meat, fish and vegetables. These are naturally gluten free. ...
- Rice. Rice is gluten free, as are products derived from rice. ...
- Plain tofu. Plain tofu is naturally gluten free - check with the restaurant or takeway if it has been marinaded or contains flavouring first.
- Prawn crackers.
Panda uses ingredients that contain all the major FDA allergens (peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, fish, shellfish, milk, soy and wheat). Panda prepares its entrees fresh with shared cooking equipment and therefore allergens could be present in any entree. Panda Express does not have any vegetarian or gluten free dishes.
Is PF Chang's chicken lo mein gluten free? ›
Is Signature Lo Mein gluten-free? No. Signature Lo Mein cannot be prepared gluten-free. Visit our Gluten-Free Menu page to view all gluten-free items.
Does rice have gluten? ›
Yes, all rice (in its natural form) is gluten-free. Rice is one of the most popular gluten-free grains for people with celiac disease. Many gluten-free packaged goods are made with rice flour instead of wheat flour.
Does egg contain gluten? ›
Eggs are naturally gluten-free. Any gluten present in a hen's diet is completely broken down during the hen's digestive process, meaning there is no gluten that makes it way to the egg.
What is a good substitute for chow mein noodles? ›
Yes, it is possible to substitute spaghetti for chow mein noodles by boiling it with a small amount of baking soda. The baking soda alters the pH level of the spaghetti, giving it a similar texture and flavor to chow mein noodles. They can then be used in any dish that calls for chow mein noodles.
From a nutritional standpoint, lo mein is better than chow mein, hands down. "Lo mein would be considered more nutritious because the noodles are not fried and there is less oil used in the cooking," Jaelin says. "Lo mein has less than half the calories and fat found in chow mein.
Which is better fried rice or lo mein? ›
So what's the healthier order, fried rice or lo mein? Short answer: lo mein. Yes, both dishes usually come slathered in sauce, but the rice offers the unfortunate double-whammy of being fried in oil first.
What is the sauce in chow mein made of? ›
Combine soy sauce, light sesame oil, oyster sauce, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and chicken broth to make the signature sweet and savory sauce that makes chow mein taste authentic.
What are the white crunchy things in Chinese food? ›
What are those crunchy things in your stir-fry? They're water chestnuts, and they're surprisingly good for you! You probably already know a few things about water chestnuts. They're white and crunchy, and you'll find them in a ton of Asian-style stir fry dishes.
Can I use spaghetti noodles for lo mein? ›
For this recipe, you can use virtually any kind of noodle you want. Lo mein traditionally uses Chinese egg noodles which is kind of like spaghetti since it's wheat based, but also has egg. I, of course, can't eat wheat, so I just used brown rice spaghetti which works really well.
Is la choy chow mein gluten-free? ›
This product has 3 ingredients that have gluten. Which diet do you follow?
Are lo mein egg noodles gluten-free? ›
Is lo mein gluten free? No! Lo mein is not usually gluten free. Even if the sauce is thickened with gluten free cornstarch, like many are, conventional soy sauce is made with wheat, so it's not gluten free.
Are Chow Fun noodles gluten-free? ›
Know Which Dishes Are Most Likely to Be Safe
The best standby options in Chinese restaurants are chow fun (wide rice noodles) and mei fun (thin rice noodles) with vegetables or chicken, cooked with a white sauce.
Are crispy fried noodles gluten-free? ›
These crispy noodles are made with thin rice noodles (also called rice vermicelli), which makes them gluten free. The key to crispy noodles is having the oil hot enough so they expand immediately—so make sure to test with a noodle or two first.
