Chicken Chow Mein Recipe

crispy chicken chow mein with noodles and vegetables

Chicken Chow Mein Recipe

This crispy chicken chow mein recipe comes together in just 15 minutes for a restaurant-style dinner at home. With tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and perfectly seasoned noodles tossed in a savory sauce, this takeout favorite is quick, easy, and absolutely delicious.

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Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Asian, Chinese

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Marinating: 10

Total Time: 35

Servings: servings

Calories: 420kcal

Cost: $12

Equipment

Wok or large skillet
Sharp Chef’s Knife
Large colander
Mixing bowls
Wooden spoon or wok spatula

Ingredients

For the Chicken and Marinade

1 lb boneless chicken breast or thighs thinly sliced
2 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon sesame oil

For the Chow Mein Sauce

3 tablespoon oyster sauce
2 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon white pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoon water slurry

For the Stir Fry

12 oz fresh chow mein noodles (or 8 oz dried)
3 tablespoon vegetable oil divided
2 cups cabbage shredded
1 cup bean sprouts
2 carrots julienned
3 green onions chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1 inch fresh ginger minced

Instructions

Slice chicken, mix with soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, rest 10 min.
Cook noodles, drain, rinse cold, toss with oil.
Whisk oyster sauce, soy sauces, sugar, white pepper, add slurry.
Heat wok, oil, cook chicken 3-4 min, remove.
Stir fry garlic, ginger, veggies 2-3 min.
Return chicken, add noodles + sauce, toss 2 min until coated.

Notes

Nutrition is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.

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