Description
Chicken chow mein is a classic Chinese stir-fry dish made with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and chewy noodles tossed in a savory sauce. It’s fast, flavorful, and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
- 8 oz chow mein noodles or thin egg noodles
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (plus extra for marinade)
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tbsp vegetable or canola oil
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water (for cornstarch slurry)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
- Toss sliced chicken with 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1/2 tbsp cornstarch, and a pinch of black pepper. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and stir-fry for 4–5 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Add remaining oil to the pan. Sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add carrots, cabbage, and bell pepper. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until vegetables are just tender.
- Return chicken to the pan and add cooked noodles.
- Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil. Toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
- Stir in chopped green onions. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional green onions if desired.
Notes
Use spaghetti or other thin noodles if chow mein noodles are unavailable.Add chili sauce or red pepper flakes for heat.Top with sesame seeds or chopped peanuts for extra crunch.To avoid sticky noodles, rinse them in cold water and toss with a little oil before adding to the stir-fry.Use a very hot wok and cook in batches if needed to maintain high heat and avoid steaming.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
