Chicken Chow Mein with The Best Chow Mein Sauce
Chicken Chow Mein with The Best Chow Mein Sauce is a delicious and quick stir-fry that brings the essence of your favorite Asian cuisine right to your home. In just 25 minutes, you can prepare a satisfying meal loaded with tender chicken, vibrant veggies, and a savory homemade chow mein sauce. Ideal for busy weeknights or meal prepping, this dish is family-friendly and customizable according to your taste. Whether served in bowls or family-style on a platter, this Chicken Chow Mein is sure to be a hit at the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 large carrot, julienned
- ½ batch green onions, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 12 oz uncooked chow mein noodles
- 6 tbsp vegetarian oyster sauce
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tbsp light sesame oil
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
Instructions
- Whisk together oyster sauce, sugar, sesame oil, soy sauce, chicken broth, and cornstarch in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Cook chow mein noodles as per package instructions; drain and rinse under cold water.
- Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken strips until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes); remove from pan.
- Sauté carrots, cabbage, and garlic in the same pan for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Return chicken and noodles to the pan; pour prepared sauce over everything and stir well. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg