Description
Chicken Chow Mein is a quick and flavorful Chinese stir-fry dish made with tender chicken, vegetables, and noodles tossed in a savory sauce. It’s a satisfying homemade alternative to takeout.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, diced
- 8 oz chow mein noodles or thin egg noodles
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for marinating chicken)
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp water (for sauce mixture)
Instructions
- Cook the noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and water to make the sauce.
- In another bowl, toss the diced chicken with 1 tbsp soy sauce and cornstarch (if using).
- Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and stir-fry until browned and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add remaining oil to the pan. Stir-fry garlic, ginger, carrots, and bell peppers until tender-crisp.
- Return the chicken to the pan, add cooked noodles, and pour in the sauce.
- Toss everything together until evenly coated and heated through.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve immediately.
Notes
- Add mushrooms, cabbage, or snap peas for more vegetables.
- Swap chicken with shrimp, beef, or tofu for variation.
- Use hoisin sauce in place of oyster sauce for a different flavor profile.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free noodles and sauces.
- Reheat with a splash of water to prevent noodles from drying out.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg