Description
Chicken Chow Mein is a quick, flavorful stir-fried noodle dish loaded with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a savory homemade sauce. It’s a weeknight-friendly favorite that brings takeout flavor to your own kitchen—fast, fresh, and endlessly customizable.
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced
6 oz chow mein noodles, cooked and drained
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons neutral oil (for frying)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1 cup shredded cabbage
1 carrot, julienned
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 cup snow peas
2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
1. Slice chicken and marinate with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and a dash of sesame oil. Let sit for 15 minutes.
2. Mix the sauce: combine remaining soy sauces, oyster sauce, sugar, water (2 tablespoons), and cornstarch in a bowl. Whisk until smooth.
3. Heat oil in a wok or large skillet. Sear marinated chicken until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same pan, stir-fry garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add cabbage, carrot, bell pepper, and snow peas. Cook until just tender.
5. Add noodles and chicken back to the pan. Pour the sauce over and toss everything together until evenly coated and hot.
6. Finish with chopped green onions and a drizzle of sesame oil. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use cold, cooked noodles for the best texture—this prevents sticking and promotes crisp edges.
Don’t overcrowd the wok; stir-fry in batches if needed to maintain high heat.
Want it spicier? Add chili garlic sauce or crushed red pepper during the stir-fry.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 68 mg