Description
Enjoy a delicious homemade Chicken Chow Mein that’s better than takeout! This classic Chinese stir-fry dish features tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and savory noodles tossed in a flavorful sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
For the noodles:
- 8 ounces chow mein noodles or thin egg noodles
For the chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the stir-fry:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 cup julienned carrots
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 3 green onions, sliced
For the sauce:
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Prepare the noodles according to package instructions; set aside.
- Marinate the chicken: Toss sliced chicken with 2 tablespoons soy sauce, oyster sauce, and cornstarch; let it marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- Stir-fry the chicken: Cook marinated chicken in a wok until done; set aside.
- Prepare the vegetables: Stir-fry onion, garlic, cabbage, and carrots until tender.
- Combine all ingredients: Add chicken, cooked noodles, bean sprouts, and green onions to the wok.
- Make the sauce: Whisk together chicken broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper.
- Finish the dish: Pour the sauce over the noodles and vegetables, toss to combine, and heat through. Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try adding sliced bell peppers or snap peas.
- Enhance the dish with chili sauce for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
