Dad's Authentic : A Chinese Chef's Secrets
This pressure cooker chicken chow mein delivers bold Chinese flavors, tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and slurp-worthy noodles all in under 30 minutes.
Equipment
- 1 Pressure cooker
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs sliced thin
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 0.5 teaspoon sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon white pepper
- 4 ounces chow mein noodles cooked separately
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 0.5 cup julienned carrots
- 0.5 cup sliced bell peppers
- 2 green onions chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook chow mein noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Marinate sliced chicken with soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and white pepper. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Heat pressure cooker to sauté. Add vegetable oil and minced garlic. Stir-fry until fragrant.
- Add marinated chicken. Stir-fry until fully cooked and tender.
- Add cabbage, carrots, and bell peppers. Cook for 3–4 minutes until just tender.
- Add cooked noodles. Stir to combine and coat with sauce.
- Seal pot and pressure cook for 5 minutes. Use natural release. Garnish with green onions and serve hot.
Notes
You can prepare chicken and marinate ahead. Experiment with noodles or substitute sauces as preferred. Freeze leftovers with extra sauce to avoid drying out.