Easy Chicken Chow Mein Recipe
Try this easy Chicken Chow Mein recipe with tender chicken, crunchy veggies, and tasty noodles in a delicious sauce. It’s a quick and flavorful dish you can make at home!
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INGREDIENTS
For Chicken
- 10 ounces chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cut into bite size pieces
- 2 tablespoon oil
- 5 ounces chow mein noodles, (uncooked noodles)
- 2 cups cabbage, sliced thinly
- 1 large carrot, julienned
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced or chopped small
For Chow Mein Sauce
- 4 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 4 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce, or tamari
- 2 tablespoon light sesame oil, (not toasted)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a small bowl, whisk together oyster sauce, granulated sugar, sesame oil, soy sauce, chicken broth, and cornstarch. Set this aside. Raad about chicken marinade in notes below.4 tablespoon oyster sauce, 4 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoon light sesame oil, ½ cup chicken broth, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Cook the noodles according to the package directions, then drain and rinse them with cold water. Set them aside.5 ounces chow mein noodles
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large wok or pan over medium heat. Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized strips and cook them in the oil until they’re golden brown. Take the chicken out and set it aside.10 ounces chicken breast, 2 tablespoon oil
- Add another tablespoon of oil to the pan, then add the carrots, cabbage, and pressed garlic. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, until the veggies are a bit softened and the cabbage is slightly translucent.2 cups cabbage, 1 large carrot, 2 garlic cloves, 2 tablespoon oil
- Add the noodles and chicken back into the pan. Pour the sauce over everything, stir well, and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Garnish your chow mein with chopped green onions and serve the noodles hot straight from the pan!4 green onions
NOTES
- Marinating. For even better results, marinate chicken in the sauce. Pour 1-2 tablespoon of sauce over the chicken, mix to coat, set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.
- To Store. Keep leftover Chicken Chow Mein in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- To Freeze. Freeze Chicken Chow Mein in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Let it thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating. You'll have to add extra broth or sauce when reheating.
- To Make Ahead. You can prep the veggies, chicken and sauce ahead of time. Store them separately in the fridge for up to 1-2 days. When ready to cook, follow the recipe instructions.
- Why is my Chow Mein Soggy? If your chow mein is soggy, try cooking the noodles until they're just firm and don’t add too much sauce at once. Stir-fry everything on high heat and don’t overcrowd the pan. It helps to fry the noodles right after boiling so they don’t get too mushy.
ADD YOUR OWN PRIVATE NOTES
NUTRITION
Calories: 394kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 23gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 1399mgPotassium: 501mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2723IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 2mg
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