Gluten Free Chicken Chow Mein Recipe (Takeaway style) (2024)

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!

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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

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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

Oh and don’t forget to pin this for later!

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FAQs

Can chow mein noodles be gluten-free? ›

Chow Mein is traditionally made with wheat noodles, so if you are out a restaurant it is extremely likely that chow mein would NOT be gluten-free. However, if you're making chow mein at home there is at least one brand of gluten-free chow mein noodles available.

Which Chinese dishes are gluten-free? ›

  • Chinese Dining: Gluten-Free.
  • Steamed Chicken/Shrimp or Seafood: Chicken, shrimp, or seafood usually steamed with.
  • Egg Drop Soup: Beaten eggs in boiled chicken broth with condiments (pepper, scallions)
  • Fried Rice: White rice, egg, scallions, carrots, and usually meat, pork, or tofu.

Is there gluten in so lo mein noodles? ›

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. Of course, this recipe for gluten free lo mein is made with tamari or gluten free soy sauce, and rice noodles or other gluten free noodles.

What are Chinese takeaway noodles made of? ›

Key Ingredients for Takeaway Style Chow Mein:

The Chow Mein Noodles: Chow mein noodles are yellow and made with wheat and egg. You can find them in most grocery stores. And they often come both fresh or dried.

What Chinese noodles are gluten-free? ›

  • Rice Noodles. Yes, most rice noodles are gluten-free because they contain rice flour and water, although as always, please check the ingredients, just in case. ...
  • Soba Noodles. Warning! ...
  • Shirataki Noodles. Shirataki noodles are made from konjac starch, a Japanese root vegetable. ...
  • Kelp Noodles. ...
  • Brown Rice Noodles.

Why are egg noodles not gluten-free? ›

For example, some people may assume egg noodles are gluten-free. Since most egg noodles are made with wheat flour, though, they contain gluten. Making your egg noodles at home with another type of flour will let you fit your needs. Store bought egg noodles.

Is hoisin sauce gluten-free? ›

Traditional hoisin sauce recipes are gluten-free, but today most commercially available hoisin sauces are made with wheat, either to thicken the sauce or in added soy sauce. If you have celiac disease, only eat hoisin sauce labeled gluten-free.

Can egg noodles be gluten-free? ›

Are egg noodles gluten free? No! Egg noodles are normally made with semonlina flour, which is a wheat-based flour, one of the main sources of gluten. For gluten free egg noodles, you need a recipe like this one, that's made with gluten free flours and other ingredients!

Are there celiacs in China? ›

Caucasian is an especially susceptible population. In East Asia, including China, Japan, South Korea, and Mongolia, CD is thought to be very rare.

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.

Are la choy chow mein noodles gluten-free? ›

This product has 3 ingredients that have gluten. Which diet do you follow? Follow more than one?

Is gnocchi gluten-free? ›

The addition of flour, egg and salt to mashed potato gives you these perfect pasta pillows. Paired with a simple pasta sauce, they make a wonderful easy meal. Gnocchi are easily made gluten free and this is a fun recipe to try at home, when you have the time to spare.

What is a good substitute for chow mein noodles? ›

If you are unable to find noodles that are specifically labeled as chow mein noodles or lo mein noodles, you can use linguine noodles, regular Italian spaghetti noodles, or another type of Asian noodle as a similar substitute.

How to make noodles taste like Chinese takeaway? ›

The secret behind the delicious Chinese takeaway plain noodles is the' Msg '. So if you wish to taste your chow mein like takeaway, you will need to add msg or chicken powder. Vegetable/vegetarian seasoning powder can be also used.

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 kind of noodles are gluten-free? ›

There's no shortage of noodle options that are traditionally gluten-free, like soba (made of buckwheat) and mung bean or rice noodles. But if you're looking for a ramen dupe, try Lotus Foods, which offers a colorful array of noodles made from rice and millet.

Do chow mein noodles have flour? ›

INGREDIENTS: CHOW MEIN NOODLE (enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), palm oil, contains 2% or less of: salt, yeast, sugar.

Are chow mein noodles made with wheat flour? ›

Despite their differences, chow mein and lo mein dishes are both made with Chinese egg noodles, which are wheat flour noodles with egg added. While lo mein requires fresh egg noodles, chow mein can be made with either fresh or dried egg noodles.

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