Description
Chicken Chow Mein is a classic Chinese stir-fried noodle dish featuring tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and savory soy-based sauce for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz chow mein noodles or spaghetti
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, sliced
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook chow mein noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper. Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 4–5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add garlic, ginger, and all vegetables. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Return chicken to the pan along with cooked noodles. Pour sauce over the top.
- Toss everything together and stir-fry for another 2–3 minutes until heated through and well combined.
- Garnish with green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in a bit of soy sauce and cornstarch before cooking.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like snap peas or mushrooms.
- Use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken for a faster version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg