Description
This Chicken Chow Mein is packed with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and noodles, all tossed in The Best Chow Mein Sauce for an irresistible flavor boost. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or any occasion when you’re craving takeout-style Chinese food!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, thinly sliced
- 8 oz chow mein noodles (or spaghetti noodles)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1 cup cabbage, shredded
- 1/2 cup green onions, sliced (for garnish)
For the Chow Mein Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper (or black pepper)
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional for heat)
- 1/4 cup chicken broth (or water)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, to thicken the sauce)
Instructions
- Cook the chow mein noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the chow mein sauce. If you prefer a thicker sauce, dissolve 1 teaspoon of cornstarch in the chicken broth before adding it to the sauce. Set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until it is cooked through and slightly browned. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add a little more oil if needed. Add the onions, garlic, bell peppers, carrots, and cabbage. Stir-fry the vegetables for 3-5 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
- Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the chow mein sauce over the chicken and vegetables, tossing to coat.
- Add the cooked noodles to the skillet, stirring everything together so the noodles are coated with the sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra protein, you can add shrimp, beef, or tofu instead of chicken.
- Feel free to adjust the vegetables to your liking; mushrooms, bean sprouts, and snow peas would be great additions.
- To make the dish spicier, add more chili flakes or a drizzle of sriracha sauce.
- If you don’t have chow mein noodles, you can use other types of noodles like lo mein or even spaghetti in a pinch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese, Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg