Q: Can I make this fakeaway vegetarian?

A: Yes, substitute chicken with tofu, tempeh, or extra vegetables.

Q: Can I use rice noodles instead of egg noodles?

A: Absolutely — just adjust cooking time to avoid mushiness.

Q: How long does this dish keep?

A: Store in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat in a pan or microwave.

Q: Can I freeze fakeaway chow mein?

A: Yes, but the noodles may soften slightly when reheated.

Q: What other sauces can I use?

A: Swap hoisin for teriyaki or add chilli garlic sauce for heat.

Fakeaway Chicken Chow Mein

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Cuisine

Chinese-Inspired

Servings

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Calories

380

Fakeaway meals are the perfect solution for anyone craving the flavours of their favourite takeout while keeping things healthier, fresher, and more affordable.

This Chicken Chow Mein fakeaway captures the essence of Chinese takeaway, but with full control over the ingredients. You can pack it with fresh vegetables, adjust the sauce to your taste, and keep sodium and oil levels in check.

The beauty of a fakeaway is versatility. Swap chicken for prawns, beef, or tofu, and experiment with seasonal vegetables. Egg noodles carry the sauce beautifully, while aromatics like garlic and ginger ensure authentic flavour.

In less time than it takes for delivery, you’ll have a hot, satisfying meal that feels indulgent but is actually homemade goodness. It’s a brilliant way to enjoy the comfort of a takeaway with the peace of mind of cooking from scratch.

Ingredients

200g egg noodles
2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 carrot, julienned
1 cup bean sprouts
2 green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Optional: sesame seeds for garnish

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Directions

Cook egg noodles according to package instructions. Drain, rinse, and set aside.
In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil.
Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken slices and stir-fry for 4–5 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, add garlic and ginger, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add bell pepper and carrot, stir-frying for 2–3 minutes.
Return chicken to the pan. Add noodles and sauce mixture. Toss well until everything is coated.
Add bean sprouts and green onions, cooking for another minute.
Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1
per serving: Calories; 380

Amount/Serving % Daily Value

Fat: 11 grams; 14%
Saturated Fat: 2 grams; 10%
Cholesterol: 55 milligrams; 18%
Sodium: 720 milligrams; 31%
Carbs: 48 grams; 17%
Protein: 22 grams; 44%
Sugar: 5 grams
Fiber: 4 grams; 14%

10 tips for når du lager denne retten

Bruk en wok for den beste stekekonsistensen.
Forbered alle ingrediensene før matlaging - det går fort!
Blancher hardere grønnsaker (som gulrøtter) kort hvis du vil ha dem mykere.
Ikke overkok nudlene; skyll i kaldt vann for å unngå å sette seg fast.
Bruk lav-natrium soyasaus for å kontrollere saltnivåene.
Tilsett chiliflak eller sriracha for krydderelskere.
Stek på høy varme for røykfylt «wok hei»-smak.
Hold ingrediensene i bevegelse i pannen for å unngå å brenne seg.
Bytt proteiner for å passe dine preferanser (biff, reke, tofu).
Pynt med sesamfrø eller koriander for friskhet.

Server den med forslag

Dampet dumplings
Eggruller eller vårruller
Varm og syrlig suppe
Side av jasminris
Syltede grønnsaker til crunch

Vanlige spørsmål

Spørsmål: Kan jeg lage denne falske vegetarianeren?
A: Ja, bytt ut kylling med tofu, tempeh eller ekstra grønnsaker.

Spørsmål: Kan jeg bruke risnudler i stedet for eggnudler?
A: Absolutt - bare juster koketiden for å unngå grøtighet.

Spørsmål: Hvor lenge holder denne retten?
A: Oppbevar i kjøleskapet i opptil 3 dager og varm opp i en panne eller mikrobølgeovn.

Spørsmål: Kan jeg fryse fakeaway chow mein?
A: Ja, men nudlene kan myke litt når de varmes opp igjen.

Spørsmål: Hvilke andre sauser kan jeg bruke?
A: Bytt hoisin med teriyaki eller tilsett chili hvitløksaus for varme.

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