Description
Chicken chow mein is a quick, flavorful stir-fried noodle dish made with juicy chicken, crisp vegetables, and a savory-sweet homemade sauce. It’s a satisfying and easy one-pan meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced into thin strips
- 3 tablespoons oil (vegetable or sunflower)
- 12 oz chow mein noodles, uncooked
- 2 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 large carrot, julienned
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Chow Mein Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons light sesame oil (not toasted)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together oyster sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, chicken broth, cornstarch, and sugar until smooth. Set aside.
- Cook chow mein noodles according to package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
- Heat oil in a large wok or skillet over medium heat. Add sliced chicken and cook until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add cabbage, carrot, and garlic. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until slightly softened.
- Return chicken to the pan. Add noodles and pour the sauce over everything.
- Toss well and cook for about 2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the noodles.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with green onions, and serve hot.
Notes
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control salt levels.
- Add extra vegetables like broccoli, bok choy, or baby corn as desired.
- Spice it up with chili flakes or chili sauce for heat.
- Pre-cooked noodles can be used to save time—just skip the boiling step.
- Rinse noodles with cold water after cooking to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
