Description
Skip takeout and make this quick, flavorful chicken chow mein recipe at home. It features tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and savory homemade sauce tossed with egg noodles, perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 ounces dried egg noodles
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (for chicken marinade)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (for chicken marinade)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 4 green onions, sliced (white and green parts separated)
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce (for sauce)
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce (for color)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Cook the egg noodles according to package directions until tender. Drain them well and set aside.
- In a small bowl, toss the cut chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and cornstarch. Let it sit while you prepare the vegetables.
- Whisk together all the sauce ingredients: low sodium soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, ground ginger, and chicken broth. Set the savory asian noodles recipe sauce aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and stir fry until cooked through and lightly browned, about 4-5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Add the sliced onion and cook for 1 minute until slightly softened.
- Add the minced garlic, carrots, cabbage, broccoli, and bell pepper. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender. This creates the crispy vegetable noodles texture you want.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the cooked noodles and pour the prepared sauce over everything.
- Toss continuously for 1-2 minutes until the noodles and ingredients are evenly coated and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Stir in the white parts of the green onions. Serve immediately, topping with the green parts of the green onions for a fresh finish. Enjoy this quick chow mein recipe!
Notes
- For the best flavor, use fresh ginger instead of ground ginger if you have it.
- If you want a healthier chow mein alternative, use whole wheat noodles or reduce the amount of oil used in the stir-fry.
- To achieve that authentic Chinese noodles takeout style, make sure your wok or skillet is very hot before adding ingredients for the stir fry.
- You can substitute chicken breast with thinly sliced flank steak or shrimp for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 65
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 110