Chicken Chow Fun

Chicken Chow Fun is a classic Cantonese stir-fry dish featuring wide, flat rice noodles (ho fun) tossed with tender slices of chicken, crisp bean sprouts, scallions, and a savory soy-based sauce. Originating from Guangdong province in southern China, it's a beloved staple in Cantonese cuisine and Chinese restaurants worldwide, prized for its satisfying chewy texture and umami-rich flavor.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is moderately high in carbohydrates from the rice noodles, with a good amount of protein from the chicken, and a moderate fat content from the cooking oil and sauce. It provides key nutrients like B vitamins from the chicken and some fiber from the bean sprouts, with a typical serving containing roughly 400-550 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	550 kcal
Protein	25 g
Carbs	65 g
Fat	22 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	1100 mg
Potassium	400 mg
Iron	4 mg
Vitamin B6	0.5 mg
Vitamin B12	0.3 mcg
Niacin (B3)	8 mg
Phosphorus	250 mg
Selenium	20 mcg
Vitamin K	15 mcg

Per 1 plate (350 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, the 'wok hei' or 'breath of the wok'—that subtle, smoky char achieved from high-heat stir-frying—is what elevates a good Chow Fun, making the cooking technique as important as the ingredients themselves. Nutritionally, it's a balanced one-dish meal that combines slow-release carbs from the rice noodles with lean protein, making it a popular choice for a quick, energizing lunch or dinner.