Description
An Chicken Chow Mein with The Best Chow Mein Sauce perfect for beginners—made with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, chow mein noodles, and a savory homemade sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz chow mein noodles
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 2 cups shredded cabbage or bok choy
- 1/2 cup bean sprouts (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water or chicken broth
Instructions
- Cook the chow mein noodles according to package instructions, drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce (if using), sesame oil, cornstarch, brown sugar, and water or broth to make the chow mein sauce.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add sliced chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes until browned and fully cooked. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the remaining oil, then sauté garlic and onion for 1 minute. Add carrots, cabbage, and bean sprouts (if using), stir-frying for 2–3 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Return the chicken to the pan, add the cooked noodles, and pour the sauce over everything. Toss well to combine and heat through until evenly coated.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately.
Notes
- Substitute chicken with shrimp, beef, or tofu for variety.
- Do not overcook the noodles to avoid mushiness.
- Chop all ingredients before starting to cook for better workflow.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce and noodles for a gluten-free version.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg