Description
Chicken Chow Mein with the Best Chow Mein Sauce is a delightful homemade take on a classic Chinese dish that brings the beloved flavors of your favorite takeout right to your table. This quick and easy recipe features tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a savory sauce that can be whipped up in just 35 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, it’s customizable to suit your dietary preferences and tastes. Enjoy this healthy, satisfying meal that will please both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 cups cabbage
- 1 large carrot (julienned)
- 1/2 bunch green onions
- 2 garlic cloves
- 12 oz chow mein noodles (uncooked)
- 6 tbsp oyster sauce
- 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 3 tbsp light sesame oil (not toasted)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp corn starch
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp oil
Instructions
- Whisk together oyster sauce, sugar, sesame oil, soy sauce, chicken broth, and cornstarch in a bowl. Set aside.
- Cook chow mein noodles as per package instructions; drain and rinse with cold water.
- Heat oil in a wok or large pan over medium heat. Cook bite-sized chicken pieces until golden brown; set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté carrots, cabbage, and minced garlic for a few minutes.
- Return chicken and noodles to the pan. Pour the sauce over everything and cook for another 2 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg