Chicken yi mein is similar to lobster yee mein which is a signature Cantonese noodle dish like beef chow fun, wonton noodle soup, crispy pan fried noodles and soy sauce noodles. And, chicken yi mein uses chicken instead of lobster. Wanna learn how to cook delicious and authentic Chinese style chicken yi mein noodles or chicken yee mein? You can make this chicken yi mein noodles recipe in 30 minutes! Also, it's great as a meal or party gathering food.
Love noodles? Check out pork & pickled vegetable noodle soup, chicken udon stir fry, HK style lo mein, pho noodle soup, Singapore rice noodle, Taiwanese beef noodle soup, pad Thai, Korean glass noodle and braised beef ho fun noodles recipes.
Chicken yi mein noodles
Traditionally, in Chinese culture yi mein is consumed on birthdays. Also, it is referred to as longevity noodles or sau mein. Besides, the Chinese character for "long" means "long life". On the other hand, stir fried yee mein noodles, cheese lobster yee mein noodles and lobster yee mein are very common dishes among authentic Chinese restaurants. However, this time I am going to share this simple and tasty chicken yi mein noodles recipe using chicken instead of lobster because it is cheaper and easier to make for meals and party food.
What are the ingredients for chicken yi mein noodles?
The main ingredients are chicken, ginger, green onion, bean sprouts and yi mein noodles.
What is yi mein noodles?
Yi mein is a Chinese variety of flat Cantonese egg noodles made from wheat flour. And, yi mein is golden yellow and chewy. In addition, it has a spongy texture because of the soda water that they use in making the dough. Normally, yi mein is deep fried and dried into flat patty-like bricks.
Cooking tips for chicken yi mein recipe:
- Boil water in a pot and put yee mein noodles in it. Remember don't over cook yi mein, so it can maintain its elasticity and chewy texture.
- The best to marinate chicken for 15 minutes before cooking.
- Pour the chicken sauce over the sprout beans and noodles when it is ready to serve.
FAQS:
Yee mein is already deep fried and dried, so most of the time people will boil them to loosen up the noodles. Then, stir fry them.
I use this Excellent Flour Stick Pancit Canton yi mein noodles. 
Yes, you can use other meats like pork, beef or seafood. Like the lobster yi mein noodles is the classic one.
Instructions for how to make chicken yee mein noodles:
1. Cut 2 sticks of green onion into strips.
2. Cut 2 big pieces of boneless and skinless chicken thighs into small strips.
3. Then, put the chicken into a container. Add 3 tablespoons of oysters sauce, ⅛ teaspoon of salt, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, ½ tablespoon of sugar, 2 teaspoons of cornstarch.
4. Mix it well and let it marinade for at least 15 minutes before cooking.
5. Boil some water in a pot until water is bubbling. Then add 2 blocks of yi mein noodles (8 oz) and let it cook for 2-3 minutes. Turn off the fire and cover the lid and wait for a couple minutes. After that, drain the water and put the cooked yi mein noodles on a plate. Set it aside.
6. Pour ½ tablespoon of vegetable oil into a pan, turn on fire to medium high. Add 3 cups of washed sprout beans and 1/16 teaspoon of salt. Stir fry for a couple minutes. After that, put cooked sprout beans on top of the noodles and set it aside.
7. Next, pour ½ tablespoon sesame oil into a pan. Then, turn on medium high fire, pour the marinated chicken and 2 ginger slices that cut into small strips. Stir fry the chicken a little bit.
8. The following step, add ¾ cup of water and keep stirring until the chicken is cooked. Then, turn off the fire. (You can add green onion to the chicken and sauce now or topping later). After that, pour the cooked chicken and sauce over the sprout beans and noodles.
Enjoy this yummy and tasty chicken yi mein noodles recipe! Also, check out these Taiwanese beef noodle soup, laksa noodle soup, japchae, soy sauce noodles and wonton noodles soup recipes.
You May Also Like These Noodles Recipes:
- HOMEMADE RICE NOODLES
- HOMEMADE CHOW MEIN STIR FRIED NOODLES
- PHO VIETNAMESE NOODLE SOUP
- HOMEMADE RAMEN NOODLES
Subscribe Oh My Food Recipes to get our new recipes delivered straight to your inbox! Follow along on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram for all the latest updates.
Chicken Yi Mein Noodles
Video
Ingredients
- 2 Yi mein noodles small pack 8 oz
- 2 big pieces Chicken thighs boneless & skinless
- 3 cups Sprout beans
- 2 sticks Green onion
- 2 slices Ginger (cut into small strips)
- ½ tablespoon Sesame oil
- ½ tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 1/16 teaspoon Salt (For stir fried sprout beans)
- ¾ cup Water
Marinated Chicken Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons Oyster sauce
- ⅛ teaspoon Salt
- ½ tablespoon Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons Cornstarch
Instructions
- Cut 2 sticks of green onion into strips.
- Cut 2 big pieces of boneless and skinless chicken thighs into small strips.
- Then, put the chicken into a container. Add 3 tablespoons of oysters sauce, ⅛ teaspoon of salt, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, ½ tablespoon of sugar, 2 teaspoons of cornstarch.
- Mix it well and let it marinade for at least 15 minutes before cooking.
- Boil some water in a pot until water is bubbling. Then add 2 blocks of yi mein noodles (8 oz) and let it cook for 2-3 minutes. Turn off the fire and cover the lid and wait for a couple minutes. After that, drain the water and put the cooked yi mein noodles on a plate. Set it aside.
- Pour ½ tablespoon of vegetable oil into a pan, turn on fire to medium high. Add 3 cups of washed sprout beans and 1/16 teaspoon of salt. Stir fry for a couple minutes. After that, put cooked sprout beans on top of the noodles and set it aside.
- Next, pour ½ tablespoon sesame oil into a pan. Then, turn on medium high fire, pour the marinated chicken and 2 ginger slices that cut into small strips. Stir fry the chicken a little bit.
- The following step, add ¾ cup of water and keep stirring until the chicken is cooked. Then, turn off the fire. (You can add green onion to the chicken and sauce now or topping later). After that, pour the cooked chicken and sauce over the sprout beans and noodles.
Notes
Cooking tips for chicken yi mein recipe:
- Boil water in a pot and put yee mein noodles in it. Remember don't over cook yi mein, so it can maintain its elasticity and chewy texture.
- The best to marinate chicken for 15 minutes before cooking.
- Pour the chicken sauce over the sprout beans and noodles when it is ready to serve.
Leave a Reply