Description
Homemade chicken chow mein brings authentic Chinese restaurant flavors right to your kitchen. Savory stir-fried noodles packed with tender chicken and crisp vegetables create a quick, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) chicken breast, boneless and skinless
Noodles and Vegetables:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) chow mein noodles (uncooked)
- 2 cups cabbage, chopped
- 1 large carrot, julienned
- ½ batch green onions, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Sauce Ingredients:
- 6 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons light sesame oil (not toasted)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Cooking Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons oil
Instructions
- Craft a flavor-packed sauce by whisking oyster sauce, sugar, sesame oil, soy sauce, chicken broth, and cornstarch in a small bowl, creating a glossy and aromatic liquid base.
- Prepare chow mein noodles according to package directions, then immediately cool them under cold running water to halt the cooking process and prevent clumping.
- Transform chicken breasts into tender morsels by slicing them into uniform bite-sized strips, then sear in a hot wok with oil until they achieve a golden, caramelized exterior.
- Clear the protein from the wok and introduce a medley of julienned carrots, chopped cabbage, and minced garlic, sautéing until vegetables develop a tender-crisp texture and release their aromatic essence.
- Reunite the golden chicken strips and cooled noodles with the vibrant vegetable mixture, then cascade the prepared sauce over the ingredients, gently tossing to ensure every strand and morsel is luxuriously coated.
- Allow the combined ingredients to meld together for a few moments, permitting the sauce to thicken and embrace the noodles and protein with its rich, savory character.
- Elevate the dish’s visual appeal and fresh flavor profile by scattering finely chopped green onions across the surface, then serve piping hot directly from the wok.
Notes
- Whip up a lightning-fast meal packed with vibrant flavors and textures in under 30 minutes.
- Customize your vegetables by swapping or adding seasonal produce like bell peppers, snow peas, or bean sprouts for extra crunch.
- Achieve restaurant-quality wok cooking by using high heat and keeping ingredients moving constantly to prevent burning.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting regular soy sauce with tamari and using gluten-free noodles.
- Make ahead and store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, reheating gently to maintain noodle texture.
- Balance nutrition by using lean chicken breast and loading up on crisp, colorful vegetables for a well-rounded one-pan meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 78 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg