Description
Chicken Chow Mein with The Best Chow Mein Sauce is a delightful stir-fry that combines tender chicken with vibrant vegetables and a homemade sauce, creating an explosion of flavor in every bite. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, taking just 25 minutes from start to finish. With its crispy noodles and savory sauce, this dish will undoubtedly please the whole family. Plus, it’s customizable—feel free to adapt the vegetables based on what you have on hand!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 large carrot, julienned
- ½ batch green onions, chopped
- 12 oz uncooked chow mein noodles
- 3 tbsp oil
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together oyster sauce, soy sauce, chicken broth, cornstarch, and sugar until smooth. Set aside.
- Cook chow mein noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to prevent sticking.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large wok over medium-high heat. Add bite-sized chicken strips and cook until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from the pan.
- In the same pan, add remaining oil and sauté cabbage, carrots, and garlic for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Return cooked chicken and noodles to the pan. Pour in the prepared sauce and stir well to combine. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Substitute chicken with beef or tofu for variety. Adjust sauce ingredients if you prefer a sweeter or saltier flavor profile.