Chicken Chow Mein Recipe
Slippery noodles, tender chicken, and crisp veggies tossed in a glossy, savory sauce—this Chicken Chow Mein is weeknight magic in just 15 minutes. Stir-fried to perfection with a deep umami punch, it’s a foolproof comfort dish you’ll keep coming back to.
Equipment
- Wok
- Knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 200 g chicken breast or thigh sliced
- 4 cups green cabbage finely shredded
- 1.5 tbsp peanut oil
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 200 g Chow Mein noodles
- 1 carrot julienned
- 1.5 cups bean sprouts
- 3 green onions cut into 2-inch pieces
Sauce
- 0.25 cup water
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1.5 tbsp soy sauce
- 1.5 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1.5 tbsp Chinese cooking wine or Mirin
- 2 tsp sugar
- 0.5 tsp sesame oil
- white pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and soy sauce until smooth. Add oyster sauce, Chinese cooking wine, sugar, sesame oil, and a sprinkle of white pepper. Set aside.
- Pour about a tablespoon of the sauce over the sliced chicken and let marinate for 10 minutes.
- Prepare the noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add peanut oil and stir-fry garlic for 10 seconds.
- Add marinated chicken and cook until lightly browned but not fully cooked through.
- Add shredded cabbage, carrot, and the white parts of green onions. Stir-fry for 1.5 minutes.
- Add noodles, the rest of the sauce, and water. Toss everything together for 1 minute.
- Add bean sprouts and green onion tops. Toss for 30 seconds. Remove from heat and serve hot.
Notes
Prepping your sauce before cooking makes stir-frying a breeze. Swap proteins, use your favorite noodles, or throw in extra veggies to make it your own.
Nutrition
Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 29gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 1100mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 3800IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3.2mg
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