Easy Chicken Chow Mein
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this Easy Chicken Chow Mein recipe, a quick and flavorful stir-fry bursting with vibrant veggies, tender chicken, and savory noodles. This 30-minute dish features a dynamic trio of sauces—soy, hoisin, and oyster—creating a rich umami base that complements the fresh crunch of julienned carrots, bell peppers, and bean sprouts. Pre-cooked chow mein noodles make it ultra-convenient, while the aromatic blend of garlic, ginger, and sesame oil elevates the dish to takeout-inspired perfection. Perfect for busy families or meal prep, this crowd-pleasing recipe delivers authentic Chinese restaurant flavors right from your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breast
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 300 grams pre-cooked chow mein noodles
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 celery stalk, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips and place them in a bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, and the cornstarch. Pour this marinade over the chicken, mix well, and let it rest for 10 minutes.
In another small bowl, combine the remaining 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, and 2 tablespoons of water. Set aside as the stir-fry sauce.
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, about 4-5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
In the same skillet or wok, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Toss in the garlic and ginger, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the carrots, celery, and bell pepper, and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until vegetables start to soften.
Push the vegetables to one side of the pan and add the pre-cooked chow mein noodles. Pour in the stir-fry sauce and toss everything together until evenly coated.
Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet along with the green onions and bean sprouts. Stir-fry everything together for an additional 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and serve hot. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1685 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 79.9 g | 102% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.1 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 30.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 207 mg | 69% | |
| Sodium | 5804 mg | 252% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 142.4 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.1 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.3 g | ||
| Protein | 98.9 g | 198% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 248 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 2046 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
