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?

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 Chicken Chow Mein Recipe (Takeaway style) (2024)

FAQs

Is there gluten free chow mein? ›

Many chow mein recipes also sue Shaoxing (Chinese rice wine) which is made with wheat. So to keep my chow mein completely gluten free, it's made with my gluten free egg noodles, tamari soy sauce and dry sherry. The sherry gives the same flavour as the Shaoxing would but with none of the wheat or gluten.

Is chicken chow mein takeaway healthy? ›

Generally speaking, chicken chow mein can be a nutritious and balanced meal if prepared with plenty of vegetables and lean protein, such as chicken breast. However, many restaurant versions of chicken chow mein are high in sodium, fat, and calories due to the use of added oils, sauces, and deep-fried noodles.

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Does soy sauce have gluten? ›

Soy sauce is traditionally made with wheat and soy, making the name “soy sauce” slightly misleading. The sauce is typically made by combining soy and crushed wheat and allowing the two to ferment for several days in a salty brine containing mold cultures (2). Therefore, most soy sauces contain gluten from the wheat.

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Spring rolls are not gluten free, as the wraps are usually made with wheat flour. It's fine if they are made of rice or corn flours.

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Can Coeliacs eat Chinese takeaway? ›

Hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, soy sauce and wheat noodles all contain gluten and should be avoided. Noodles used in takeways such as egg noodles or ramen noodles contain wheat and are unsafe for coeliacs. Rice noodles are a safe alternative! Seitan is often used to make mock meat dishes, and it is not gluten free.

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What sauces to avoid when gluten-free? ›

Condiments such as soy sauce, barbecue sauce, mustard, and gravy are often made with gluten containing ingredients, such as wheat, wheat starch or malt flavoring. Be sure to double check ingredients on condiments and sauces or look for gluten free varieties.

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Does hoisin have gluten? ›

It depends. 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.

Are poppadoms gluten-free? ›

Poppadoms are usually made with rice and lentil flour. Make sure these are cooked in oil that has not been used to cook gluten containing foods. Lentils constitute a key part of vegetarian dishes and are good gluten free options.

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Does chow mein have flour in it? ›

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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Does Chinese fried rice contain gluten? ›

Rice itself is gluten-free. However soy sauce which is ubiquitous in most fried rice dishes, is usually made with wheat, which contains gluten. The process of making the soy sauce breaks down the gluten, but the components are still there.

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Does China have gluten-free food? ›

Foods that celiacs CAN eat in China: Steamed rice. Steamed vegetables. Hot Pots (definitely worth the experience)

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The crackers are made from tapioca flour - from the tuberous cassava root - which puffs up to give their volume when cooked, and also means the prawn crackers are gluten-free. Prawn crackers are at their best when deep fried, cooked in vegetable oil at 180°C.

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