Description
A delicious and quick chicken chow mein recipe, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced thin
- 6 oz chow mein noodles (or thin egg noodles)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
- 1/2 medium onion, sliced
- 1 cup shredded green cabbage
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Start by cooking your chow mein noodles according to the package directions—usually just a few minutes in boiling water. Drain and rinse them with cold water to stop the cooking process, then toss them lightly with sesame oil to keep them from sticking. This small trick also adds a wonderful nutty flavor that carries through the dish.
- In a small bowl, mix together your sauce: soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and water. Set this aside—you’ll be surprised how this simple blend transforms into a thick, glossy sauce that clings to every bite.
- Heat a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and swirl to coat. Toss in your sliced chicken and stir-fry for about 4–5 minutes, or until fully cooked. Remove it from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of oil. Throw in the onions, garlic, carrots, bell pepper, and cabbage. Stir-fry everything for 2–3 minutes, just until the vegetables start to soften but still have that fresh crunch.
- Return the chicken to the pan, pour in the sauce, and stir everything together. Let it bubble for a minute so the cornstarch thickens the sauce and coats all the ingredients.
- Finally, add the noodles and toss gently but thoroughly to combine. Heat through for 1–2 minutes, and garnish with fresh green onions before serving.
Notes
- This dish is best enjoyed hot and fresh.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like broccoli or snap peas for more color and nutrition.
- You can adjust the sauce ingredients to your preference for saltiness and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg