Guy Fieri's Hong Kong Noodle recipe for September

I know, I know. I really don't do these monthly recipes on a regular basis as I should. But I wanted to do this one because ... it's so damn good. Enjoy.

From Guy's Big Bite - Take Out Remix.

Video from KGO TV December 16, 2009

This dish is also a favorite of Hunter's, and a favorite for Guy to use in his demonstrations (in New York, Disney, Great American Food & Music Fest, and more).

Hong Kong Style Noodles with Chicken and Vegetables
Recipe courtesy Guy Fieri

Ingredients

1/4 cup soy sauce, divided
2 tablespoons minced ginger
1 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons chili garlic paste
4 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
2 cups chicken breast, cut 1/4-inch slices, skinless
16 ounces chow mein noodles
1/2 cup canola oil
1 cup 1/8-inch julienne white onion
1/2 cup 1/4-inch strips red bell pepper
1 cup 1/4-inch sticks cut carrot
1 cup 1/2-inch bias cut celery
1/2 cup 1/2-inch strips shiitake mushrooms
3/4 cup 1/2-inch strips snow peas
1 cup mung bean sprouts
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
* 1/2 cup strips green onions

Directions

In a re-sealable plastic bag add, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, ginger, garlic, chili garlic paste, 2 tablespoons cornstarch and mix thoroughly, then add chicken and marinate for 1 hour.

In a medium stock pot boil water and cook chow mein noodles until al dente, remove and shock in ice bath, shake dry and toss with 2 tablespoons oil to keep from sticking.

In a large saute pan or wok, heat 2 tablespoons oil to almost smoke point and add chicken, separating each peace upon entry. Cook until browned on all sides. Remove and hold warm.

In same wok, add 2 tablespoons oil. Heat until almost the smoke point, then add the onions, bell peppers, carrots and celery., Saute for 2 minutes then add mushrooms, peas and bean sprouts. Cook for 1 minute, then add chicken saute for 1 minute, add hoisin, 3 tablespoons soy sauce and sesame oil, toss and remove.

Heat a 12-inch nonstick saute pan, add 3 tablespoons oil, heat to almost smoke point, and add chilled chow mein noodles. Cook on one side until crispy light golden brown. Flip noodles and another 2 tablespoons of oil and cook other side. When done, remove and let drain on paper towels, while holding warm.

Mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch and chicken stock, and deglaze hot wok with mixture and let reduce by one-third.

Place noodles on a rimmed serving platter, top with chicken and vegetable saute, and pour chicken reduction over top. *Garnish with green onions.


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